Development of the Brazilian version of the Mini-Addenbrooke Cognitive Examination (M-ACE BR) to screen for cognitive impairment in older adults

Abstract

Background Age is the most important risk factor for develop dementia, and the recommendation is that older adults are cognitively tested to detect impairment in the initial stage for adequate treatment. The demand for the care of these older adults is great, drawing attention to the need for rapid tests, with good accuracy and simple application to identify cognitive impairment.

Keywords

• Dementia
• Diagnosis
• Mental Status and Dementia Tests
• Cognitive Dysfunction
• Neuropsychological Tests
• Demência
• Diagnóstico
• Testes de Estado Mental e Demência
• Comprometimento Cognitivo
• Teste Cognitivo