Alzheimer Disease: correlation between memory and autonomy

Authors

  • Izabella Dutra de Abreu Fundação Hospitalar do Estado de Minas Gerais; Instituto Raul Soares
  • Orestes Vicente Forlenza Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Instituto de Psiquiatria do Hospital das Clínicas
  • Hélio Lauar de Barros Escola Brasileira de Psicanálise

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832005000300005

Keywords:

Alzheimer's disease, autonomy, quality of life, memory, cognitive test, functional assessment scales

Abstract

Alzheimer disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that leads to cognitive impairment and dementia. Within a global reduction in cognitive skills, the loss of memory-related functions has a pivotal role in the development of functional disability. As opposed to physical handicap, disability due to cognitive impairment is a strong determinant of reduced autonomy, which in turn determines the degree of dependency on a caregiver. We further discuss the role of functional and cognitive screening instruments in the assessment of the degree of autonomy in patients with dementia.

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Published

2005-06-01

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 3 (2005)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Alzheimer Disease: correlation between memory and autonomy . (2005). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry, 32(3), 131-136. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832005000300005