Neuropsychological assessment in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia in older adults. It represents a significant public health concern because of its associated personal, social, and economic burden. As such, AD is the focus of considerable research worldwide. This unit reviews the major cognitive and behavioral impairments associated with AD, and the practical application of current neuropsychological procedures used to assess these deficits.
Baldwin
Sharelle
S
University of California Davis Health System, Department of Neurology, Sacramento, California, USA.
Farias
Sarah Tomaszewski
ST
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012720:Severity of Illness Index