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2. Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly

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   The Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE) is a questionnaire that can be filled out by a relative or other supporter of an older person to determine whether that person has declined in cognitive functioning. The IQCODE is used as a screening test for dementia. If the person is found to have significant cognitive ...

3. Assistive technology - Wikipedia

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   The rapid assistive technology assessment (rATA) is a tool developed by World Health Organization in order to undertake household surveys which can measure various parameters needed to access assistive technology and to make informed policies for governments around the world.

4. Abbreviated mental test score - Wikipedia

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   The Abbreviated Mental Test score (AMTS) is a 10-point test for rapidly assessing elderly patients for the possibility of dementia.It was first used in 1972, [1] [2] and is now sometimes also used to assess for mental confusion (including delirium) and other cognitive impairments.

5. Geriatric care management - Wikipedia

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   Professional care managers help individuals, families, and other caregivers adjust and cope with the challenges of aging or disability by: Conducting care-planning assessments to identify needs, problems and eligibility for assistance; Screening, arranging, and monitoring in-home help and other services; Reviewing financial, legal, or medical ...

6. Nursing assessment - Wikipedia

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   Nursing assessment is the gathering of information about a patient's physiological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual status by a licensed Registered Nurse. Nursing assessment is the first step in the nursing process. A section of the nursing assessment may be delegated to certified nurses aides.

7. Home automation for the elderly and disabled - Wikipedia

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   Geriatrics is the role of healthcare in providing care to the elderly population. The elderly population involves many health complications. According to the National Institute of Health, "the main threats are non-communicable diseases, including heart, stroke, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and dementia".