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{"title":"The Mediating Effect of Depressive Symptoms between Frailty and Cognitive Impairment in the Northeast Chinese Older Adults.","authors":"Xiaohan Geng, Changgui Kou, Songyu Wu, Wangyi Zhang, Biao Li, Ge Yu, Yuxuan Shen, Junling Gao, Wenjun Li, Wei Bai","doi":"10.1159/000543830","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000543830","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Cognitive impairment among older adults is a significant public health concern worldwide. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of cognitive impairment, its correlates, and the mediating role of depressive symptoms between frailty and cognitive impairment among older adults in northeast region of China.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a cross-sectional study which used the intercept interview method to recruit participants. Social demographic characteristic, health-related behaviours, physical health, and functional status of the participants were collected. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to correlates of cognitive impairment. Additionally, mediating effect analysis was performed using the Bootstrap tool.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the 2,859 older adults included in the study, 32.4% of participants screened positive for cognitive impairment. Higher educational attainment had negative association with cognitive impairment in older adults (p < 0.05). Living in rural areas, fair/poor self-rated health, pre-frailty, frailty, having depressive symptoms, impaired activities of daily living, poor sleep quality, and inactive physical activity had positive association with cognitive impairment in older adults (p < 0.05). Furthermore, depressive symptoms exhibited a partial mediating role between frailty and cognitive impairment, with a mediating effect of 58.0%.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Preventive measures should be implemented to address the associated factors with cognitive impairment. Promoting higher education levels, advocating for a positive and healthy lifestyle, and ensuring their physical and mental well-being among older adults are essential. Early diagnosis and proactive prevention of frailty and depressive symptoms in older adults may effectively decelerate cognitive decline.</p>","PeriodicalId":11126,"journal":{"name":"Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143064176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adaption and Validation of the Greek Version of Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination III Scale as a Screening Tool for Perioperative Cognitive Impairment Detection.","authors":"Georgia Tsaousi, Maria Zouka, Eleni Chatsiou, Anastasia Nikopoulou, Eleftheria Palaska, Vasiliki Birba, Georgios Papazisis, Zoi Tsimtsiou","doi":"10.1159/000543441","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000543441","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Postoperative cognitive dysfunction constitutes an extremely prevalent implication in individuals subjected to cardiac or noncardiac surgery. This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of a culturally adapted Greek version of the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination III (ACE-III) scale as a screening tool for perioperative neurocognitive status determination in elderly surgical patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-cultural adaptation and validation of instruments throughout the cross-sectional study was conducted. The study sample consisted of 128 individuals over 55 years old scheduled for surgical intervention. All participants were screened twice: at the preadmission clinic and the day before surgery using the already established MoCA scale and the culturally adapted Greek version of the ACE-III scale. Subjects with a MoCA score of <26 constituted the cognitively impaired group.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Regarding construct validity, ACE-III's performance in detecting cognitive impairment was excellent (AUC = 0.942; 95% CI: 0.899-0.971). Convergent validity between ACE-III and MoCA scales was excellent (r = 0.876; 95% CI: 0.839-0.905). Known group validity was confirmed since advanced age and lower educational attainment adversely impacted ACE-III's total score (p < 0.001). Additionally, specialists suggested face validity (mean 8.7 out of 10, SD 1.1). In terms of reliability, ACE-III demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha 0.786) and high inter-rater (intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC] = 0.936 [95% CI: 0.921-0.941]) and test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.972 [95% CI: 0.958-0.981]).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The Greek version of ACE-III is a valid and reliable screening tool that could be routinely employed perioperatively as a valid alternative to the MoCA test to distinguish the mild cognitively impaired from healthy elderly candidates for surgical interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":11126,"journal":{"name":"Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143001847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Validation of an Application-Based Cognitive Screening Test for Older Thai Adults.","authors":"Benjapa Yangyuensathaporn, Supakorn Chansaengpetch, Angkana Jongsawadipatana, Weerasak Muangpaisan","doi":"10.1159/000543309","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000543309","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The cognitive screening usually requires a face-to-face format, which might limit its use in many circumstances. We aimed to develop a new application-based cognitive screening test (ACST) to serve as an accessible and valid tool in the community.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The ACST was developed by using paired association and digit span tests. This test was administered to 70 cognitively normal participants, 62 participants with MCI, and 64 participants with dementia. The 2nd edition of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE-2) and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) were collected by certified psychologists. The ACST was self-administered by the participants, with a clinician providing instructions for those with dementia or technological limitations. The diagnosis was made according to DSM-5 criteria by an experienced geriatric neurologist blinded to the application score. Content validity, test-retest reliability, interrater reliability, and correlations between application scores and MMSE-2 and MoCA scores were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The sensitivity and specificity for distinguishing cognitively normal participants from non-normal participants were 92.9% and 70%, respectively (cutoff point ≤7). The sensitivity and specificity for distinguishing between the cognitively normal group and the MCI group were 87.1% and 70%, respectively (cut point ≤7). The sensitivity and specificity for distinguishing cognitively normal participants from participants with dementia were 93.8% and 82.9%, respectively (cut point ≤6). A cutoff point ≤6 was considered suitable for participants aged 75 years or older or with 6 or fewer years of education.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The ACST is an easy-to-use and valid tool for cognitive screening in older Thai adults in clinical practice. Patients with an application score ≤7 are considered to be at risk of cognitive impairment and to require further evaluation.</p>","PeriodicalId":11126,"journal":{"name":"Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142921164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Eye-Tracking-Based Cognitive Assessment Efficiently Detects Mild Cognitive Decline in the Predementia Stage.","authors":"Mizuki Katsuhisa, Akane Oyama, Yuki Ito, Nanami Sugihara, Shin Teshirogi, Sho Yamamoto, Yuya Ikegawa, Tsuneo Nakajima, Yoshitaka Nakatani, Eriko Yamamoto, Hiromi Bando, Sayaka Tanaka, Mamoru Hashimoto, Kazuhiko Iwata, Shuko Takeda","doi":"10.1159/000541235","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000541235","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The early detection of cognitive decline is key to maximizing the benefits of preventive and therapeutic interventions against dementia. Generally, dementia is first assessed by interview-based neuropsychological tests, but the lengthy interview and mental stress during the assessment process make screenings inefficient. We previously developed a rapid screening test for dementia using an eye-tracking technology (eye-tracking-based cognitive assessment [ETCA]) and reported its utility for clinically detecting cognitive impairment in dementia cases. However, the ETCA's performance in detecting people with mild cognitive decline, which is the major target population for dementia prevention strategies, remains insufficiently examined. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the ETCA's performance in individuals aged 40 years and older (n = 94, mean age: 61.0 [SD 13.1] years) without being formally diagnosed with dementia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>All participants underwent both the ETCA and neuropsychological tests, including the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Rivermead Behavioral Memory Test (RBMT), and Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination-III (ACE-III) on the same day. We examined the correlations in scores between the ETCA and each neuropsychological test. Furthermore, we selected participants who earned normal scores in each neuropsychological test and evaluated the ETCA's performance in this subgroup.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants' ETCA scores correlated significantly with their scores on neuropsychological tests, including the MMSE, RBMT, and ACE-III. Notably, the ETCA scores correlated with the RBMT or ACE-III scores in individuals who showed normal scores in each neuropsychological test.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The ETCA has the potential to screen mild cognitive decline efficiently at the predementia stage in nonclinical settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":11126,"journal":{"name":"Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders","volume":" ","pages":"29-39"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142132098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Risperidone for the Treatment of Dementia-Related Psychosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Guanghua Zhou, Suna Yin, Shubao Zhang, Fang Hao, Lin Ma","doi":"10.1159/000540689","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000540689","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Risperidone is one of the atypical antipsychotics that has been used for the treatment of dementia-related psychosis (DRP). However, the findings concerning its efficacy and safety in DRP are contradictory.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to address the effects of risperidone on the alleviation of DRP. We searched Medline via PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and PsychINFO from the inception until May 2024. Appropriate statistical tests were used to test the study hypothesis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study included 17 articles and 2,311 patients with DRP. Risperidone alleviated DRP with a standardized mean difference (SMD) of 0.355 (95% CI: 0.170-0.541, p = 0.000). The impact of treatment was positively associated with treatment duration (slope p = 0.038) and dose (slope p = 0.000). Six studies (n = 354) reported the data for the effects of risperidone on cognitive function. Analysis showed that risperidone treatment deteriorated cognitive function in DRP patients with an SMD of -0.185 (95% CI: -0.349 to -0.020, p = 0.028). The mean effect size was 0.36 with a 95% CI of 0.17-0.54. However, the true effect size in 95% of all comparable populations fell in the interval of -0.37 to 1.08. This revealed a high heterogeneity among the included publications as the prediction interval showed a wider range of expected treatment effects than CI.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our meta-analysis provides evidence for the effectiveness of risperidone in the management of DRP. However, because of safety concerns and high data heterogeneity, risperidone use should be individualized for each patient.</p>","PeriodicalId":11126,"journal":{"name":"Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders","volume":" ","pages":"120-134"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142343404","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Erratum.","authors":"","doi":"10.1159/000543461","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000543461","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11126,"journal":{"name":"Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders","volume":" ","pages":"135"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143413557","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Relationship between Mentally Active Sedentary Behavior and Cognitive Function across Different Educational Levels.","authors":"Julinling Hu, Qian Deng, Chan Yong, Jie Peng, Chuiran Kong, Nanyan Li, Xianlan Li, Qin Ye, Qianqian Liu, Yufei Wang, Junmin Zhou","doi":"10.1159/000539863","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000539863","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>How education affects the relationship between sedentary behavior and cognitive function remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between mentally active sedentary behavior and cognitive function in rural older Chinese across different levels of education.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data from 517 participants aged 60 years and older in rural China at baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 6 months, 12 months, and 24 months were analyzed. Univariate analysis was carried out using descriptive statistical techniques and bivariate analysis was performed using linear mixed effects models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Total mentally active sedentary behavior time and playing cards/mahjong time were significantly associated with global cognition (0.25 points [95% CI, 0.15-0.35], p < 0.001; 0.27 points [95% CI, 0.16-0.37], p < 0.001, respectively), the attention dimension (0.07 points [95% CI, 0.01-0.12], p = 0.025; 0.08 points [95% CI, 0.02-0.14], p = 0.011, respectively), and the memory dimension (0.20 points [95% CI, 0.13-0.26], p < 0.001; 0.18 points [95% CI, 0.12-0.25], p < 0.001, respectively). Such associations were more pronounced in illiterate participants.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our study suggested a positive association between mentally active sedentary behavior and cognitive function, with the association being more pronounced among illiterate older adults compared to the relatively well-educated. Future cognitive interventions should focus more on mentally active behavior. In addition, education-specific intervention strategy may be considered in cognitive interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":11126,"journal":{"name":"Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141533943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Toolkit to Examine Lifelike Language v.2.0: Optimizing Speech Biomarkers of Neurodegeneration.","authors":"Adolfo M García, Franco J Ferrante, Gonzalo Pérez, Joaquín Ponferrada, Alejandro Sosa Welford, Nicolás Pelella, Matías Caccia, Laouen Mayal Louan Belloli, Cecilia Calcaterra, Catalina González Santibáñez, Raúl Echegoyen, Mariano Javier Cerrutti, Fernando Johann, Eugenia Hesse, Facundo Carrillo","doi":"10.1159/000541581","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000541581","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The Toolkit to Examine Lifelike Language (TELL) is a web-based application providing speech biomarkers of neurodegeneration. After deployment of TELL v.1.0 in over 20 sites, we now introduce TELL v.2.0.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>First, we describe the app's usability features, including functions for collecting and processing data onsite, offline, and via videoconference. Second, we summarize its clinical survey, tapping on relevant habits (e.g., smoking, sleep) alongside linguistic predictors of performance (language history, use, proficiency, and difficulties). Third, we detail TELL's speech-based assessments, each combining strategic tasks and features capturing diagnostically relevant domains (motor function, semantic memory, episodic memory, and emotional processing). Fourth, we specify the app's new data analysis, visualization, and download options. Finally, we list core challenges and opportunities for development.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, TELL v.2.0 offers scalable, objective, and multidimensional insights for the field.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Through its technical and scientific breakthroughs, this tool can enhance disease detection, phenotyping, and monitoring.</p>","PeriodicalId":11126,"journal":{"name":"Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders","volume":" ","pages":"96-108"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142343405","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Current Advances in Computerized Cognitive Assessment for Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Older Adults: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Cornelia Henkel, Susan Seibert, Catherine Nichols Widmann","doi":"10.1159/000541627","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000541627","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Timely detection of cognitive impairment such as mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia is pivotal in initiating early interventions to improve patients' quality of life. Conventional paper-pencil tests, though common, have limited sensitivity in detecting subtle cognitive changes. Computerized assessments offer promising alternatives, overcoming time and manual scoring constraints while potentially providing greater sensitivity.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A literature search yielded 26 eligible articles (2020-2023). The articles were reviewed according to PRISMA guidelines, and the computerized tools were categorized by diagnostic outcome (MCI, dementia, combined).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The subjects included in the studies were aged 55-77 years. The overall gender distribution comprised 60% females and 40% males. The sample sizes varied considerably from 22 to 4,486. Convergent validity assessments in 20 studies demonstrated strong positive correlations with traditional tests. Overall classification accuracy in detecting MCI or dementia, distinguishing from normal cognition (NC), reached up to 91%. Impressively, 46% of the studies received high-quality ratings, underscoring the reliability and validity of the findings.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The review highlights the advancements in computerized cognitive assessments for assessing MCI and dementia. This shift toward technology-based assessments could enhance detection capabilities and facilitate timely interventions for better patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":11126,"journal":{"name":"Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders","volume":" ","pages":"109-119"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142343402","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Profiles of Met and Unmet Care Needs in the Oldest Old Primary Care Patients with Cognitive Disorders and Dementia: Results of the AgeCoDe and AgeQualiDe Study.","authors":"Sophia Kraake, Alexander Pabst, Horst Bickel, Michael Pentzek, Angela Fuchs, Birgitt Wiese, Anke Oey, Hans-Helmut König, Christian Brettschneider, Martin Scherer, Tina Mallon, Dagmar Lühmann, Wolfgang Maier, Michael Wagner, Kathrin Heser, Siegfried Weyerer, Jochen Werle, Steffi G Riedel-Heller, Janine Stein","doi":"10.1159/000541118","DOIUrl":"10.1159/000541118","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Introduction: &lt;/strong&gt;The prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia is increasing as the oldest old population grows, requiring a nuanced understanding of their care needs. Few studies have examined need profiles of oldest old patients with MCI or dementia. Therefore, this study aimed to identify patients' need profiles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Methods: &lt;/strong&gt;The data analysis included cross-sectional baseline data from N = 716 primary care patients without cognitive impairment (n = 575), with MCI (n = 97), and with dementia (n = 44) aged 85+ years from the multicenter cohort AgeQualiDe study \"needs, health service use, costs and health-related quality of life in a large sample of oldest old primary care patients [85+]\". Patients' needs were assessed using the Camberwell Assessment of Needs for the Elderly (CANE), and latent class analysis identified need profiles. Multinomial logistic regression analyzed the association of MCI and dementia with need profiles, adjusting for sociodemographic factors, social network (Lubben Social Network Scale [LSNS-6]), and frailty (Canadian Study of Health and Aging-Clinical Frailty Scale [CSHA-CFS]).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results: &lt;/strong&gt;Results indicated three profiles: \"no needs,\" \"met physical and environmental needs,\" and \"unmet physical and environmental needs.\" MCI was associated with the met and unmet physical and environmental needs profiles; dementia was associated with the unmet physical and environmental needs profile. Patients without MCI or dementia had larger social networks (LSNS-6). Frailty was associated with dementia.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusions: &lt;/strong&gt;Integrated care should address the needs of the oldest old and support social networks for people with MCI or dementia. Assessing frailty can help clinicians to identify the most vulnerable patients and develop beneficial interventions for cognitive disorders.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Introduction: &lt;/strong&gt;The prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia is increasing as the oldest old population grows, requiring a nuanced understanding of their care needs. Few studies have examined need profiles of oldest old patients with MCI or dementia. Therefore, this study aimed to identify patients' need profiles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Methods: &lt;/strong&gt;The data analysis included cross-sectional baseline data from N = 716 primary care patients without cognitive impairment (n = 575), with MCI (n = 97), and with dementia (n = 44) aged 85+ years from the multicenter cohort AgeQualiDe study \"needs, health service use, costs and health-related quality of life in a large sample of oldest old primary care patients [85+]\". Patients' needs were assessed using the Camberwell Assessment of Needs for the Elderly (CANE), and latent class analysis identified need profiles. Multinomial logistic regression analyzed the association of MCI and dementia with need profiles, adjusting for sociodemographic factors, social network (Lubben Social Network Scale [LSNS","PeriodicalId":11126,"journal":{"name":"Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders","volume":" ","pages":"69-84"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11965832/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142105250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}