Clinical characteristics and quality of life of older adults with cognitive impairment in Macao.

Bernice O C Lam NogueiraLu LiLi-Rong MengGabor S UngvariChee H NgHelen F K ChiuKenny C F KuokLinda TranYu-Tao Xiang

Published in: Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society (2018)

Cognitive impairment was found to be common in community-dwelling and nursing home resident older adults in Macao. Given cognitive impairment's negative impact on QOL, appropriate strategies should be implemented to improve access to treatment in this population.

Keyphrases

cognitive impairment
community dwelling
physical activity
combination therapy
replacement therapy