Risk Factors Associated With Cognitive, Functional, and Behavioral Trajectories of Newly Diagnosed Dementia Patients
Conclusions:
Sociodemographic characteristics and clinical comorbidities predict cognitive and functional changes. Only cognitive status explains behavioral decline. Results provide an understanding of the characteristics that impact cognitive, functional, and behavioral decline.
Source: Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jutkowitz, E., MacLehose, R. F., Gaugler, J. E., Dowd, B., Kuntz, K. M., Kane, R. L. Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
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