Mairead Bartley

Abstract Dementia affects nearly 50 million people worldwide, translating into one new case every 3 seconds. Dementia syndrome is one of the leading causes of disability among older adults, yet it remains vastly underdiagnosed. A timely diagnosis of dementia is essential to ensuring optimal care and support of individuals and their loved ones. Although there is no single test for dementia, health care providers can use a structured approach to the workup and management of new cognitive symptoms.

To view the full text, please login as a subscribed user or purchase a subscription. Click here to view the full text on ScienceDirect. Falls in the elderly are associated with significant morbidity and mortality, reduced function and loss of independence. In nursing homes, over half of residents who can ambulate fall at least once a year and the biggest risk factor for falls is previous falls.