RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Tomagová, Martina T1 ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR ASSESSING COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS OF ELDERLY JF Profese Online YR 2009 VO 2 IS 2 SP 65 OP 77 DO 10.5507/pol.2009.006 UL https://profeseonline.upol.cz/en/artkey/pol-200902-0001.php AB This article presents theoretical study concerns with assessment tools cognitive functions of elderly. It offers summary of tools for assessment of cognitive functions of elderly in nursing research and practice. It analyzes common tools as MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination) and SPMSQ (Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire).