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[In Process Citation].

Dominique Giroux1, Sylvie Tétreault2, Lyse Langlois3

  • 1Département de réadaptation, Faculté de medicine, Québec, QC G1V 0A6. dominique.giroux@fmed.ulaval.ca

Canadian Journal on Aging = La Revue Canadienne Du Vieillissement
|August 12, 2015
PubMed
Summary

Assessing competency in seniors with cognitive impairments is crucial for independent living and financial management. Current assessment tools lack consensus, necessitating further research for reliable evaluation methods.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Canada's aging population is increasing the prevalence of seniors with cognitive impairments.
  • Cognitive impairments significantly impact seniors' ability to live independently and manage finances.
  • Health professionals face challenges in objectively assessing competency for these seniors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze existing tools for assessing seniors' competency in independent living and financial management.
  • To guide practitioners in accurately evaluating the self-management and property management abilities of older adults with cognitive impairments.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive review of scientific literature and clinical resources.
  • Conducted three group consultations with relevant stakeholders.
  • Synthesized findings to identify gaps in assessment tools.

Main Results:

  • No established consensus exists regarding the specific tools for assessing self-care and property management capacity.
  • Significant variability in the documentation and application of assessment tools was observed.
  • Identified a need for standardized and validated assessment instruments.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is essential to develop and validate specific tools for assessing competency in seniors with cognitive impairments.
  • Standardized assessment protocols are needed to ensure objective and rigorous evaluations.
  • Addressing this knowledge gap will improve support for vulnerable seniors and their financial well-being.