J Geriatr Psych Neur
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J Geriatr Psych Neur · Dec 2013
Physical and sociopsychological characteristics of older community residents with mild cognitive impairment as assessed by the Japanese version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment.
Although mild cognitive impairment (MCI) criteria are disputable, characterizing various aspects of operational MCI (O-MCI) may lead to a better understanding of potential modulators of cognitive decline and contribute to more effective public health strategies. The aim of the study is to examine characteristics of community-dwelling elderly people with MCI assessed using Japanese version of Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-J). ⋯ Older persons with O-MCI defined by MoCA-J have partially decreased cognition and physical and sociopsychological functions.