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Dementia*

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Dementia*

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Aged* ; Classification* ; Dementia* ; Gyeongsangbuk-do* ; Humans ; Prevalence*

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Aged* ; Classification* ; Dementia* ; Gyeongsangbuk-do* ; Humans ; Prevalence*

The concept of vascular dementia is not still established. Its pathogenesis is not completely understood, either. It may be different among the subtypes, e.g., ischemic, hemorrhaginc, or Binswanger's disease. In this article epidemiology of vascular dementia was reviewed, based on the important findings regarding to prevalence, ethnic difference in prevalence, incidence, risk factors, and natural history and survival. We have to wait for more elegant concept of and better understanding of vascular dementia.
Cerebrovascular Disorders ; Dementia, Vascular* ; Epidemiology* ; Incidence ; Natural History ; Prevalence ; Risk Factors

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Aged* ; Dementia* ; Gyeongsangbuk-do* ; Humans ; Prevalence*

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Aged* ; Dementia* ; Gyeongsangbuk-do* ; Humans ; Prevalence*

Identity of the Korean Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (KAGP) was discussed in terms of identity of geriatric psychiatry, past history and current status of the KAGP, and KAGP's future tasks. To sum up, the KAGP was successful in a variety of scientific and educational activities for a decade since its coming out to the world 10 years ago. However and at the same time, it has many long ways to go in the future.
Education ; Geriatric Psychiatry*

OBJECTIVES: To examine the changing pattern of cognitive function in old age. METHODS: Longitudinal observation of MMSEK performances of the elderly living in a rural community through 2 consecutive 6-year follow-ups. The mean, standard deviation, and coefficient of variability of the three consecutive MMSEK performances with 6-year interval were indicators of the changing pattern. Paired t-test was used for comparison of two consecutive MMSEK performances : MMSEK-90 vs MMSEK-96 and MMSEK-96 vs MMSEK-02, while Student's t-test for comparison between the first and second 6-year changes of the MMSEK performance. RESULTS: In all age groups, the MMSEK performance declined significantly during the two consecutive 6-year periods, the standard deviation and coefficient of variability widened with age, and the second 6-year decline of the MMSEK performance was significantly greater than the first 6-year decline. CONCLUSION: Decline of the cognitive function is steeper in the elderly with age and the declining pattern is the 'fan-spread' shape.
Aged* ; Cognition ; Follow-Up Studies* ; Humans ; Rural Population

OBJECTIVES: To examine the changing pattern of cognitive function in old age. METHODS: Longitudinal observation of MMSEK performances of the elderly living in a rural community through 2 consecutive 6-year follow-ups. The mean, standard deviation, and coefficient of variability of the three consecutive MMSEK performances with 6-year interval were indicators of the changing pattern. Paired t-test was used for comparison of two consecutive MMSEK performances : MMSEK-90 vs MMSEK-96 and MMSEK-96 vs MMSEK-02, while Student's t-test for comparison between the first and second 6-year changes of the MMSEK performance. RESULTS: In all age groups, the MMSEK performance declined significantly during the two consecutive 6-year periods, the standard deviation and coefficient of variability widened with age, and the second 6-year decline of the MMSEK performance was significantly greater than the first 6-year decline. CONCLUSION: Decline of the cognitive function is steeper in the elderly with age and the declining pattern is the 'fan-spread' shape.
Aged* ; Cognition ; Follow-Up Studies* ; Humans ; Rural Population