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Decline across different domains of cognitive function in normal ageing: results of a longitudinal population based study using CAMCOG
- Authors:
- CULLUM Sarah, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 15(9), September 2000, pp.853-862.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Dementia is an important cause of disability in the elderly. There is evidence that cognitive impairment in dementia is on a continuum with cognitive impairment in the non-demented elderly. Describes the change in different domains of cognitive function over 4 years in a population based sample of non-demented elderly people, and to investigate the effect of sociodemographic variables and baseline cognitive function on change in each of the cognitive domains. Respondents from two group general practice lists were interviewed using the Cambridge Cognitive Examination (CAMCOG).
How to detect and manage depression in older people
- Authors:
- TUCKER Sue, DARLEY John, CULLUM Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 8.11.01, 2001, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Undiagnosed depression can have a serious negative effect on quality of life. Describes a pilot study to support people with depression in sheltered accommodation and residential or nursing homes.