Abstract
The serum anticholinergic levels of 22 demented nursing home patients were related to their cognition and capacity for self-care. The patients with high anticholinergic levels had greater impairment in self-care capacity than patients with low levels.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Activities of Daily Living
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Dementia / blood*
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Dementia / psychology
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Nursing Homes*
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Parasympatholytics / adverse effects
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Parasympatholytics / blood*
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Self Care*