[A German version of the Cambridge examination for mental disorders of older people with Down's syndrome and others with intellectual disabilities : A diagnostic procedure for detecting dementia in people with Down's syndrome].

DISCUSSION: The German version of the CAMDEX-DS provides an internationally recognized tool for the diagnostics and monitoring of cognitive decline in Down's syndrome. Furthermore, the German version can standardize medical care of these patients. In particular it provides a means of participation in international research trials for this at risk population.
PMID: 31399752 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie - August 8, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Nübling G, Loosli SV, Wlasich E, Prix C, Schönecker S, Freudelsperger L, Smrzka N, Strydom AM, Zaman SH, Benejam B, Missios J, Meister R, Danek A, Levin J Tags: Z Gerontol Geriatr Source Type: research