Cognitive Functioning and Late-Life Depression
| Autor: | Meryl A. Butters, Aaron M. Koenig, Rishi K. Bhalla |
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| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Referral Neuropsychological Tests Article mental disorders medicine Humans Dementia Cognitive skill Neuropsychological assessment Psychiatry Geriatrics medicine.diagnostic_test Depression General Neuroscience Cognition Late life depression medicine.disease Psychiatry and Mental health Clinical Psychology Cognitive remediation therapy Neurology (clinical) Cognition Disorders Psychology Clinical psychology |
| Zdroj: | Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society. 20:461-467 |
| ISSN: | 1469-7661 1355-6177 |
| DOI: | 10.1017/s1355617714000198 |
| Popis: | This brief report provides an introduction to the topic of cognitive functioning in late-life depression (LLD). In addition to providing a review of the literature, we present a framework for understanding the heterogeneity of cognitive outcomes in this highly prevalent disorder. In addition, we discuss the relationship between LLD and dementia, and highlight the importance of regularly assessing cognitive functioning in older adults who present with depressive symptoms. If cognitive deficits are discovered during a neuropsychological assessment, we recommend referral to a geriatric psychiatrist or cognitive neurologist, for evaluation and treatment of the patient’s symptoms. (JINS, 2014,20, 1–7) |
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