Drawing on the experience of sampling and assessing thousands of elders, who dwell both in rural and urban areas, from all socio-economic strata, we present data collection procedures recommended to assess elderly populations. Based on International Test Commission's Guidelines (2010)International Test Commission. (2010). International Test Commission Guidelines for translating and adapting tests. Retrieved March 30, 2011, from http://www.intestcom.org
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for test translation and adaptation, we propose the administration of psychological tests to older adults in an interview format arguing that it is better suited for such population. We provide and discuss practical examples and common problems of data collection regarding: the need of adapting the translation to make cultural and psychological sense; the lack of familiarity of most elders with the psychological assessment setting and process; and, ethical concerns for this specific population.
Elderly; psychological assessment; protocol adaptation; International Test Commission; illiteracy