A comparison of end-stage renal disease and Alzheimer-s disease in the elderly through a comprehensive geriatric assessment

Abstract

The percentage of patients receiving haemodialysis (HD) treatment and of patients with Alzheimer-s disease (AD) within the elderly population is increasing day by day. Functional dependence, malnutrition, cognitive impairment or depression impairs the quality of life and increases mortality in both diseases. This study aims to assess HD and AD patients through comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) and compare their results.