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ERIC Number: EJ1314965
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Nov
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-1360-2322
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Screening of Dementia Indicating Signs in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Arvio, Maria; Bjelogrlic-Laakso, Nina
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v34 n6 p1463-1467 Nov 2021
Background: In intellectual disability, the cognitive delay is observed during developmental age, whereas in dementia, cognitive decline occurs during post-developmental period. So far, the risk of dementia in people with intellectual disability, excluding those with Down syndrome, is poorly known. Method: We screened dementia signs in a study group of 230 adults (34-80 years of age) with the help of the British Present Psychiatric State--Learning Disabilities assessment. Results: Of the study members, 42% showed two or more signs. The overall frequency of symptoms did not differ between age groups. The number of individuals with a genetic syndrome or disease manifesting with a shortened lifespan was greater in the younger age groups when compared to the older age groups. Conclusion: People with an intellectual disability represent numerous rare syndromes with comorbidities. It seems that dementia signs may affect any age groups of adults with intellectual disability.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)
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