The case of an aging person with borderline personality disorder and possible dementia
Helmes, Edward, and Steward, Lynda (2010) The case of an aging person with borderline personality disorder and possible dementia. International Psychogeriatrics, 22 (5). pp. 840-843.
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Abstract
There is little literature on older adults with borderline personality disorder during neuropsychological assessment. Here we report on a 59-year-old woman with borderline personality disorder who referred herself for assessment because she feared the onset of dementia. Results showed an above average level of intelligence, with scores on memory tests that ranged from well below to well above average in a pattern that was not consistent with a dementia or with common forms of neurologically based memory impairments. A test of memory malingering was within normal limits. Results are discussed in terms of somatization within this personality disorder.
| Item ID: | 12155 |
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| Item Type: | Article (Case Study) |
| ISSN: | 1041-6102 |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Nov 2010 04:52 |
| FoR Codes: | 17 PSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES > 1701 Psychology > 170109 Personality, Abilities and Assessment @ 50% 17 PSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES > 1701 Psychology > 170106 Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology @ 50% |
| SEO Codes: | 92 HEALTH > 9202 Health and Support Services > 920209 Mental Health Services @ 50% 92 HEALTH > 9202 Health and Support Services > 920203 Diagnostic Methods @ 50% |
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