Campo Abierto · Aug 5, 2026
Cognitive impairment and functional autonomy in older adults: psychoeducational implications for intervention
By Torres-Nogales P, Barona EJG, Guerrero‐Molina M
This study describes the cognitive and functional profile of older adults and analyzed its psychoeducational implications. Participants were 61 older adults (M = 81.48 years), assessed using the MMSE, the ENM.dem, the Barthel Index, the Lawton and Brody Scale, and the Geriatric Depression Scale. On the MMSE, 86.9 % obtained scores consistent with cognitive impairment, and 63.9 % showed impairments on the ENM.dem. The results show a high prevalence of cognitive impairment, functional dependence, and depressive symptoms in the sample studied, and highlight the need to develop comprehensive psychoeducational interventions aimed at preserving autonomy, stimulating cognitive functioning, and improving the quality of life of older adults.