A simple tool to reach populations at risk for developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Noa Bregman; Keren Regev; Orna Moore; Nir Giladi; Elissa Ash

doi:10.3233/JAD-142724

A simple tool to reach populations at risk for developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Noa Bregman^*, Keren Regev, Orna Moore, Nir Giladi, Elissa Ash

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Identification of individuals at high risk for developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease is a major challenge. A "memory fair" is an enjoyable and affordable tool designed to reach local population at risk, mainly those with subjective cognitive impairment (SCI) or mild cognitive impairment. The fair included a free cognitive assessment and presentation on the importance of sleep, physical activity, cognitive training, and risk-factors and provided personalized recommendations. 160 individuals completed the evaluation (69.97±9.01 y, 83% women). Average Montreal Cognitive Assessment Score (MoCA) was 24.73±3.71. Six percent reported SCI and an upper estimate of mild cognitive impairment prevalence was 30.7%. SCI was found to be a sensitive predictor for MoCA ≤26.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	151-155
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Alzheimer's Disease
Volume	46
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3233/JAD-142724
State	Published - 7 May 2015

Keywords

Alzheimer's disease
dementia
mild cognitive impairment
prevention
screening
subjective cognitive impairment

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