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Normative study of the Token Test (short version): preliminary data for a sampl...
Moreira, Lafaiete; Schlottfeldt, Carlos Guilherme; Paula, Jonas Jardim de; Daniel, Marisa Teixeira; Paiva, Andreza; Cazita, Viviane; Coutinho, GabrielINTRODUCTION: The preservation of oral comprehension in the elderly is correlated with the preservation of their cognitive functions. Oral comprehension is a key feature for communication and its evaluation allows for the identification of more specific cognitive deficits, in addition to facilitating the development of more effective, early intervention strategies. OBJECTIVE: Provide contemporary standards for ...
Psychometric properties of a brief neuropsychological protocol for use in geria...
Paula, Jonas Jardim de; Schlottfeldt, Carlos Guilherme; Moreira, Lafaiete; Cotta, Mariana; Bicalho, Maria Aparecida; Romano-Silva, Marco AurélioBACKGROUND: The increase in life expectancy and proportion of elderly in the population is causing an increase in dementia prevalence rates. The correct, early dia gnosis of dementia is very important to clinical treatment and to improved prognosis. Therefore, it is necessary to adapt and develop assessment tools for the differential diagnosis between pathological and normal aging processes. OBJECTIVE: Assess t...