The term mild cognitive impairment (MCI) was introduced as a stage in the Global
Deterioration Scale to describe the progression from normal aging to dementia. Alzheimer's …

Dementia, also called major neurocognitive disorder, is characterized by a chronic
progressive loss of cognitive function in the absence of fluctuating consciousness. It …

In 2011, National Institute on Aging and Alzheimer's Association joint task forces released
proposed criteria for Alzheimer'disease diagnosis. These proposals included revisions to the …

Cognitive decline that is significant enough to interfere with independent living is known as
dementia, and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM …

When discussing the concept of cognitive impairment, many terms are used, including
dementia, amnestic disorder, cognitive impairment not dementia (CIND), cognitive …

The extended average life expectancy over the past 50 years has resulted in a substantial
increase in the numbers of individuals over 65 years of age. Careful cross-sectional …

So, you want to enter the lucrative world of dementia evaluations, but it has been a long time
since you saw anyone under 65? Then this 2013 contribution by Glenn Smith and Mark …

The world's aging population has cast a sharp focus on the incidence of age-related
degenerative dementias. Dementia, and most commonly Alzheimer's disease (AD), is an …

As our society ages, age-related diseases assume increasing prominence as both personal
and public health concerns. Disorders of cognition are particularly important in both regards …

Neuropsychological evaluations are commonly performed in older adult populations and are
useful for characterizing the nature and extent of cognitive decline, predicting underlying …