Association Between Dementia Severity and Recommended Lifestyle Changes: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Early diagnosis of dementia leads to early treatment which is beneficial to patients and the community. We reviewed initial evaluations from the Spectrum Health Medical Group Neurocognitive Clinic (SHMGNC) to evaluate dementia stage at the time of diagnosis.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed 110 randomly chosen initial evaluations from September 2008 to December 2015 at the SHMGNC. Patients underwent a neurological examination, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, and a battery of neuropsychological testing.

Results

Of all, 78.9% had moderate or severe dementia at diagnosis. The SHMGNC recommended lifestyle changes (medication assistance, financial assistance, driving restrictions, and institutional care) in 75.8% of patients with dementia. The severity of demen

SUBMITTER: Thoits T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10852487 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature