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The Gerontologist, Vol 29, Issue 3 333-335, Copyright © 1989 by The Gerontological Society of America

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Reliable assessment of cognitive impairment in dementia patients by family caregivers

L Fischer, PF Visintainer and R Schulz

Caregivers (n = 53) of patients with mild to moderate dementia administered a modified version of a cognitive examination at home to their patients. Comparisons between caregiver-administered examinations and the associated clinical examinations revealed a high degree of interrater reliability that was not affected by age or level of education of the caregiver. Reliable assessment of cognitive functioning by caregivers can provide clinicians with an alternative method for monitoring cognitive function of dementia patients.




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