Approach to the Older Adult With New Cognitive Symptoms.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.mayocp.2019.10.013.
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Abstract
Dementia affects nearly 50 million people worldwide, translating into one new case every 3 seconds. Dementia syndrome is one of the leading causes of disability among older adults, yet it remains vastly underdiagnosed. A timely diagnosis of dementia is essential to ensuring optimal care and support of individuals and their loved ones. Although there is no single test for dementia, health care providers can use a structured approach to the workup and management of new cognitive symptoms. Comprehensive MEDLINE and PubMed searches were performed to develop an unbiased, practical diagnostic approach to these symptoms. This review guides primary care providers in the workup, diagnosis, delivery, and initial management of patients presenting with new cognitive symptoms.
Medical subject headings
- Cognitive Dysfunction
- Dementia
- Primary Health Care