Comparison of Cognitive Functions Based on MMSE/MoCA-J Scores among Different Age Groups of Elderly Community Residents

Abstract

[Purpose] The cognitive functions of elderly community residents belonging to different age groups were compared based on their MMSE and MoCA-J scores. [Participants and Methods] The cognitive assessment of 48 elderly females living in communities was conducted using the MMSE and MoCA-J. The residents were classified into 4 age groups (75-79, 80-84, 85-89, and 90 or over) to compare their total MMSE and MoCA-J and subscale scores. [Results] Older residents showed lower scores for “calculation” as MMSE and MoCA-J subscales and “trail making” as an MoCA-J subscale. [Conclusion] When assessing the elderly’s cognitive functions, detailed analysis for each age group may become feasible by using the MMSE and MoCA-J and comparing subscale scores among different age groups.