An association among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypoxemia and cognitive impairment in older persons has been reported. Impairments in abstract reasoning, verbal functions, speed of performing simple motor tasks, and delayed recall have been found in patients with COPD . Depressive
Distinguishing Between Depression and Dementia in Older Persons: Neuropsychological and Neuropathological Correlates
β Scribed by Wright, S. L.; Persad, C.
- Book ID
- 115464899
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Year
- 2007
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 105 KB
- Volume
- 20
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0891-9887
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