2014 年 33 巻 1 号 p. 70-75
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive, degenerative disorder that is characterized by a slow, progressive decline in mental and social function, impairing memory, thinking, reasoning, and the ability to learn. Although there is no cure for AD, the early detection can improve symptoms and slow progression of the disease and also can give patients and their families better care and treatment options. Recently, it has become increasingly important to detect AD at an early stage due to the advent of drugs with slowing progression. Psychologists are expected to develop effective methods for screening to be more sensitive for detecting individuals in the early stages of AD. This article reviewed existing dementia screening tools and examined the roles of psychology in assessment and measurement of cognitive function.
