A validation of a mailed health survey for screening of dementia of the Alzheimer's type

Authors :: Ball, Linda J.
Ogden, Allison
Mandi, Deepak
Birge, Stanley J.
Source :: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. June, 2001, Vol. 49 Issue 6, p798, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: A survey sent out to older adults in St. Louis, Missouri was used to test for signs of Alzheimer's dementia. The survey was effective in identifying 18% of the subjects who had some symptoms but a poor return rate of the survey hampered results.

Subjects :: Gerontology -- Research
Aged -- Psychological aspects
Alzheimer's disease -- Testing
Mental health surveys -- Testing
Health
Seniors

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