Clinical Manifestations.

Background: People caring of individuals with dementia are prone to suffering from burden. Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) may have an impact on caregiver burden. In Latin American countries there is lack of research on caregiver burden.

Clinical Manifestations.

Background: Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) differ in their cognitive characteristics. Subscales of the Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) provide an opportunity to test these cognitive domains across the two conditions. Multiple brief cognitive screening tools have been evaluated to differentiate specific types of dementia, but there are no reports regarding RUDAS yet.

Clinical Manifestations.

Background: The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) stands as a prominent cognitive impairment screening tool, finding widespread use globally and existing in official versions across 14 languages, including Spanish. Despite this, the challenges emerge due to the extensive variations within the Spanish language, which is not only the fourth most spoken language worldwide but also possesses significant geographic diversity, particularly evident in regions like Peru. Here, the intersection of regional nuances, low educational backgrounds, and culturally distinct tasks complicates the application of a standard MoCA version.

Clinical Manifestations.

Background: Transcultural adaptations of brief cognitive screening tools (BCTs) involve the development of alternate versions that are psychometrically equivalent to the original, while being linguistically and culturally adapted to a new sociodemographic context. The RUDAS (Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale) is less affected by culture, language, and education compared with other BCTs. However, several studies have reported an effect of education on RUDAS scores.

Clinical Manifestations.

Background: The global aging population raises concerns about increased neurodegenerative diseases, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Latin America and the Caribbean. However, the situation among the indigenous inhabitants remains unknown due to various barriers, including cultural diversity, lack of studies, low awareness, language barriers, and limited healthcare access. Brief cognitive tests like the Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) show promise in overcoming these challenges.

Influence of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms on Caregiver Burden for Different Types of Dementia: Clinical Experience in Lima, Peru.

Introduction: People caring for patients with dementia are prone to suffering from burden. Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) may have an impact on caregiver burden. In Latin American countries, there is a lack of research on caregiver burden.