Down's syndrome (assessment of dementia)
People with Down's syndrome have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
The MMSE is not useful in assisting diagnosis in this group.
The two main alternative tests are as follows:-
The MMSE is not useful in assisting diagnosis in this group.
The two main alternative tests are as follows:-
- DMR (Dementia Questionnaire for Persons with Mental Retardation)
- DSDS (Dementia Scale for Down Syndrome)
