Assessment of the Hispanic Cognitively Impaired Elderly Patient

作者：Gomez Liliana Ramirez^*; Jain Felipe A; D'Orazio Lina M

来源：Neurologic Clinics, 2017, 35(2): 207-+.

DOI：10.1016/j.ncl.2017.01.003

• Hispanics
• Cognitive impairment
• Dementia
• Neuropsychological assessment

Hispanics are the largest minority group in the United States, approximately 7% of the population older than 65. They often encounter challenges related to health care access and quality of care. The prevalence of dementia among Hispanics is higher than that of non-Hispanic whites and they frequently present at a more advanced stage of illness. Cognitive evaluation should take into account sociodemographic information and cultural factors to avoid misdiagnosis and guide management. A provider who has knowledge of Hispanic culture should conduct the neuropsychological assessment, and tests used to measure cognitive functioning should be developed for Hispanics in the United States.

• 出版日期2017-5