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Recommendations on Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

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Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Overview

Recommendations on screening for cognitive impairment in adults with a focus on assessing asymptomatic adults.

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Resource Details

Date: January 5, 2016
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  CPG

Symptoms & Conditions

Alzheimer Disease, Dementia

Patient Age

80 and over (80+), Aged (65+)

Author(s)

Pottie K, Rahal R, Jaramillo A, et al; Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care

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