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Person Characteristics of the Elderly Reporting One or More Cognitive Disorders, 2007 |
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In 2007, 5.2 percent of the 38.7 million persons age 65 and older (elderly persons) reported having one or more cognitive disorders. Cognitive disorders are conditions that hinder a person's cognitive functioning including reasoning and memory. Many cognitive disorders result in impairment of a person's ability to carry out everyday activities and being dependent on others for their care. This Brief provides estimates to gain a better understanding of which subpopulations of the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population have these types of disorders. |
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Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality |
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