Zaburzenia funkcji poznawczych i zespo y ot pienne - problem fizjoterapii geriatrycznej

The article presents the basic causes and symptoms of cognitive impairment and also simple screening tests used to identify them. This is necessary know-how for medical personnel including physiotherapists working with the elderly. Elementary knowledge of dementia psychopathology allows better understanding and proper interpreting of the patients' behaviour, making communication with the patients easier. Such skills help to adapt the rehabilitation process to the cognitive abilities of the elderly and reduce the severity of negative emotions from caretakers and therapists.