Validity of Cognitive Assessment Tools for Older Adult Hispanics: A Systematic Review.

Sandra P ArévaloJennifer KressFrancisca S Rodriguez

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2019)

Evidence on validity suggests that the MMSE may be an appropriate cognitive assessment tool for Hispanics. More research is needed to confirm the validity of cognitive tools to assess Hispanic/Latino groups for Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias in the United States to reduce current trends of culturally biased under- or overdiagnosis of cognitive impairments. J Am Geriatr Soc 68:882-888, 2020.

Keyphrases

physical activity
african american
cognitive decline
middle aged
community dwelling