Adherence to Medication Regimens is an Effective Indicator of Cognitive Dysfunction in Elderly Individuals

Conclusion: Declining IADL scores in the shopping and responsibility for own medications categories may be effective indices for predicting early-stage cognitive dysfunction in elderly individuals. Cognitive dysfunction screening at pharmacy counters may be useful.
Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tags: Current Topics in Care Source Type: research