Journal article
Co‐morbid and socio‐demographic factors associated with cognitive performance in an elderly community dwelling Irish population
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Epidemiological studies suggest an association between health factors and dementia. The impact of these factors on the cognitive performance of the elderly population is unclear. Possible correlates of poor cognitive performance in a community dwelling elderly Irish population were examined.
METHODS: Subjects were from a sample of individuals over 65 years agreeable to interview using the Geriatric Mental State (GMS)-Automated …
Authors
Chin A; O'Connell H; Kirby M; Denihan A; Bruce I; Walsh JB; Coakley D; Lawlor BA; Cunningham C
Journal
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, Vol. 21, No. 12, pp. 1150–1155
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
December 2006
DOI
10.1002/gps.1621
ISSN
0885-6230