Dementing illnesses are thought to account for over 50% of all mental health problems among the elderly. The diagnoses and treatments of dementing illnesses are complex, and occupational therapists frequently are called upon to contribute to the multidisciplinary assessment of cognitive impairment. The Kingston Geriatric Cognitive Battery is a tool developed to assist therapists in evaluating demented patients. This article describes the Kingston Geriatric Cognitive Battery and provides data on its validity and rater reliability.
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