Assessment of Cognition Using Surveys and Neuropsychological Assessment: The Health and Retirement Study and the Aging, Demographics, and Memory Study

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Authors

Eileen M. Crimmins · University of Southern California

Jin‐Kyung Kim · University of Southern California

Kenneth M. Langa · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

David R. Weir · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Abstract

Cognitive assessment appropriate for diagnosis of dementia and CIND in large population surveys could be improved with more targeted information from informants and additional cognitive tests targeting other areas of brain function.

Topics & Keywords

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Frailty in Older Adults Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: The Journals of Gerontology Series B

Volume 66B, Issue Supplement 1, pp. i162-i171

DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbr048

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