Introduction. In the context of population aging, health problems of elderly people are considered from the standpoint of functionality and domains of individual viability, with the cognitive domain being a significant one. Purpose of the study. To study the prevalence of cognitive impairment and ways of social and psychological support for elderly people in a geriatric institution. Materials and methods. The study was based on the state budgetary institution of social services «Yaroslavl Regional Gerontological Center». Elderly people underwent an assessment of their cognitive status «Mini-mental state examination», MMSE (mini-study of mental state). The effectiveness of social and psychological support activities for elderly people was assessed by studying their psychological state using the ICOPE questionnaire. Results and discussion. Cognitive impairments of varying severity were revealed in elderly people in a geriatric institution. Taking into account the identified impairments, a set of social and psychological measures was carried out with elderly people. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the functioning parameters of elderly people in the cognitive domain showed positive dynamics of the measures. Conclusions. The need to study the cognitive status and conduct social and psychological support measures for elderly people can be considered as a point of application in maintaining the functionality of an elderly person, regardless of the conditions of stay.
O. N. Startsevа (Sat,) studied this question.