Assessment of communication-related quality of life in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease

ABSTRACT

Purpose

Alzheimer’s Disease is a neurodegenerative condition that affects individuals’ cognition, attention, behavior and language skills. With disease progression, problems are also observed in individuals’ participation in social life. Our aim was to investigate communition-related quality of life in individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and their language abilities.

Method

In this study, data were collected from a total of 47 Alzheimer’s Disease patients between the ages of 55–85. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Aphasia Language Assessment (ADD), Aphasia Impact Questionnaire (AIQ-21) and Beck Depression tests were administered. The Alzheimer’s Disease Related Quality of Life (ADRQL) scale was administered to caregivers.

Results and Conclusion

As a result of the study, we found that there is a relationship between language and quality of life of individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease. The quality of life of individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease is affected in line with their language skills. In order to more thoroughly investigate this relationship, additional research should be conducted.

KEYWORDS:

• Alzheimer’s disease
• quality of life
• language
• dementia
• speech therapy

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).