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1 Assessing the cognitive and emotional status for older adults is important because
aging may cause changes in memory ,thinking,

mood , behavior , and social interaction. Early assessments helps nurses identify nursing problem such as cognitive impairment , depression , anxiety and

loneliness The Mini-Mental State Examination orientation , memory , attention , calculation , language and to follow commands.
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The Montreal Cognitive Assessment language, visuopatial
evaluates memory , attention , executive fuction, skills and orientation making

it useful for detecting mild cognitive changes. The Geriatic Depression Scale screens for symptoms of depression such as

sadness , hopelessness and loss of interest.