Background: It has been reported that up to 42% of the population aged over 60 are affected
by mild cognitive impairment (MCI) worldwide. This study aims to investigate the prevalence …

Background Cognitive impairment is common among older people and is associated with
increased morbidity and mortality. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the validity of …

Introduction: Depression and cognitive impairment are common mental health problems
among elderly, although few studies have examined their co-occurrence in aging …

Objectives: Social participation is linked to healthy aging and the maintenance of functional
independence in older individuals. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between …

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of cognitive impairment and dementia is increasing in Iran
and the world. There is no study available on the prevalence of dementia at the national …

Background This systematic review aims to comprehensively assess the diagnostic
accuracy of cognitive screening tools validated for older adults in Iran, providing evidence …

Objectives. Identification of adverse effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
is of great importance due to their extensive use in medicine. Some studies have reported …

Purpose: Life expectancy is one of the indices used to analyze health status. This index
changes during aging as a result of a variety of incidents, diseases, stress, and anxiety …

: In recent years, increased life expectancy has caused the emergence of aging
phenomenon in Iran. This study was conducted on 79 elderly in nursing homes. Data were …

The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Mini-Cog in Iranian
older adults. It was a cross-sectional study; 50 older people with dementia and 50 without …