Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most frequent cause of dementia, where the abnormal
accumulation of beta-amyloid (Aβ) and tau lead to neurodegeneration as well as loss of …

Background Studies have shown that the prevalence of dementia in Latin America and the
Caribbean (LAC) may be higher than in high-income countries. Thus, we sought to …

Latin American populations may present patterns of sociodemographic, ethnic and cultural
diversity that can defy current universal models of healthy aging. The potential combination …

Abstract Models of healthy aging are typically based on the United States and Europe and
may not apply to diverse and heterogeneous populations. In this study, our objectives were …

Abstract Across Latin American and Caribbean countries (LACs), the fight against dementia
faces pressing challenges, such as heterogeneity, diversity, political instability, and …

Addenbrooke's cognitive examination III is a screening test that is composed of tests of
attention, orientation, memory, language, visual perceptual and visuospatial skills. It is useful …