Functional cognitive performance augments cognitive screening data in older adults
The tripartite group categorization of the MoCA largely parallels ability on two independent performance-based IADL assessments, a subset of individuals borderline or unimpaired on the MoCA had difficulties with complex IADL identified by performance-based IADL assessments indicating comprehensive evaluations of older adults would benefit from including both types of assessments.
Authors
- Dorothy Farrar Edwards (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5731-7154)
- Gordon Muir Giles (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1859-5335)
- Timothy S. Marks (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9658-4420)
Institutions
- University of Wisconsin–Madison (US)
- Samuel Merritt University (US)
- University of Missouri (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
- Published
- 2025-06-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2025.1535146
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.41
Funders
- University of Missouri