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Mild cognitive impairment in older adults: Analysis of some factors

Maria Dos Anjos Dixe1, Mônica Braúna1, Timóteo Camacho1

  • 1Centre for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (IPLeiria), Leiria, Portugal.

Dementia & Neuropsychologia
|March 25, 2020
PubMed

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Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) affects many elderly individuals. Cognitive stimulation interventions should be tailored to residential settings, considering comorbidities and nutrition for better outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neuroscience
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a significant concern in aging populations, often linked to frailty.
  • Understanding the prevalence and correlates of MCI is crucial for developing targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of MCI in elderly individuals.
  • To examine sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with MCI.
  • To assess the relationship between MCI screening tools (6CIT) and detailed cognitive domains (MoCA).

Main Methods:

  • A correlational study involving 44 elderly individuals (average age 88.9 years) from day-care centers and care homes.
  • Data collection included structured interviews for sociodemographic and clinical information.

Main Results:

  • 63.6% of participants did not have MCI; no significant differences were found based on residential setting.
  • Individuals living at home showed higher BMI and more pathologies than institutionalized residents.
  • The 6-item Cognitive Impairment Test (6CIT) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) showed discrepancies in general cognitive function and specific domains (visual, attention, abstraction, orientation).

Conclusions:

  • Cognitive stimulation strategies need to be adapted based on the individual's residential environment, considering comorbidities and nutritional status.
  • Further research is needed to refine MCI assessment tools and interventions for diverse elderly populations.
Keywords:
agedcare homescognitive declinedementianeurocognitive disorders

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