An Overview of Cognitive Impairment

Cognitive decline occurs in all persons during the aging process. Eventually, this can result in mild cognitive impairment and dementia. There are more than 100 causes of dementia. A multifocal approach to slowing cognitive decline (Mediterranean diet, exercise, computer games, socialization, and tr...

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Published inClinics in geriatric medicine Vol. 34; no. 4; p. 505
Main Author Morley, John E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.2018
Subjects
Aged
Aging - psychology
Cardiovascular Diseases - prevention & control
Cognitive Dysfunction - prevention & control
Cognitive Dysfunction - psychology
Diet, Mediterranean
Exercise
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Learning
Risk Reduction Behavior
Aging
Frailty
Cognition
Exercise
Olive oil
Dementia
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Summary:Cognitive decline occurs in all persons during the aging process. Eventually, this can result in mild cognitive impairment and dementia. There are more than 100 causes of dementia. A multifocal approach to slowing cognitive decline (Mediterranean diet, exercise, computer games, socialization, and treatment of cardiovascular risk factors) appears to be effective.
ISSN:1879-8853
DOI:10.1016/j.cger.2018.06.003