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cognitive impairment  

Definition

  • Cognitive decline is defined as a negative change in cognitive status over time that can be a function of normal ageing, brain injury, dementing brain pathology (e.g. Alzheimer's disease), or other mechanisms. [Source: Encyclopedia of Psychological Assessment; Cognitive Decline/Impairment]

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