scholarly journals Memory Strategy Training in Older Adults with Subjective Memory Complaints: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (10) ◽  
pp. 1110-1120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikita L. Frankenmolen ◽  
Eduard J. Overdorp ◽  
Luciano Fasotti ◽  
Jurgen A.H.R. Claassen ◽  
Roy P.C. Kessels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Strategy Training ◽  
Memory Training ◽  
Subjective Memory Complaints ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Complaints ◽  
Memory Strategy ◽  
Memory Functioning

AbstractObjectives: Subjective memory complaints (SMC) in older adults are associated with a decline in everyday functioning and an increased risk for future cognitive decline. This study examines the effect of a memory strategy training compared to a control memory training on memory functioning in daily life. Methods: This was a randomized controlled trial with baseline, post-treatment, and 6-month follow-up assessments conducted in 60 older adults (50–87 years) with SMC. Participants were randomly assigned to either seven sessions of memory strategy training or seven sessions of control memory training. Both interventions were given in small groups and included psycho-education. Primary outcome measure was memory functioning in daily life. Objective measures of memory performance and self-reported measures of strategy use were included as secondary outcome measures. Results: Participants in each intervention group reported an improvement in personal memory goals (p<.0005), up to 6 months after training. An interaction effect showed that participants following memory strategy training reported a larger improvement in personal memory goals (p=.002). Both intervention groups improved on two memory tests (p<.001 and p<.01). In the memory strategy training group, an increase in strategy use in daily life was the strongest predictor (p<.05) of improvement in subjective memory functioning. Conclusions: Older adults with subjective memory complaints benefit from memory strategy training, especially in their memory functioning in daily life. (JINS, 2018, 24, 1110–1120)

Memory Compensation Strategies in Older People with Mild Cognitive Impairment

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-96
Author(s):  
Pinghsiu Lin ◽  
Haley M. LaMonica ◽  
Sharon L. Naismith ◽  
Loren Mowszowski
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Strategy Use ◽  
Subjective Memory Complaints ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Complaints ◽  
Memory Strategy

AbstractObjectives:With the rapid growth of the older population worldwide, understanding how older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) use memory strategies to mitigate cognitive decline is important. This study investigates differences between amnestic and nonamnestic MCI subtypes in memory strategy use in daily life, and how factors associated with cognition, general health, and psychological well-being might relate to strategy use.Methods:One hundred forty-eight participants with MCI (mean age = 67.9 years, SD = 8.9) completed comprehensive neuropsychological, medical, and psychological assessments, and the self-report ‘Memory Compensation Questionnaire’. Correlational and linear regression analyses were used to explore relationships between memory strategy use and cognition, general health, and psychological well-being.Results:Memory strategy use does not differ between MCI subtypes (p > .007) despite higher subjective everyday memory complaints in those with amnestic MCI (p = .03). The most marked finding showed that increased reliance-type strategy use was significantly correlated with more subjective memory complaints and poorer verbal learning and memory (p < .01) in individuals with MCI. Moreover, fewer subjective memory complaints and better working memory significantly predicted (p < .05) less reliance strategy use, respectively, accounting for 10.6% and 5.3% of the variance in the model.Conclusions:In general, the type of strategy use in older adults with MCI is related to cognitive functioning. By examining an individual’s profile of cognitive dysfunction, a clinician can provide more personalized clinical recommendations regarding strategy use to individuals with MCI, with the aim of maintaining their day-to-day functioning and self-efficacy in daily life.

scholarly journals Memory strategy use in older adults with subjective memory complaints

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 1061-1065 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikita L. Frankenmolen ◽  
Eduard J. Overdorp ◽  
Luciano Fasotti ◽  
Jurgen A. H. R. Claassen ◽  
Roy P. C. Kessels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Strategy Use ◽  
Subjective Memory Complaints ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Complaints ◽  
Memory Strategy

The Effect of Memory Training on Memory Control Beliefs in Older Adults with Subjective Memory Complaints

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Kitikan Thana-Udom ◽  
Prabha Siddarth ◽  
Karen J. Miller ◽  
Jennifer J. Dunkin ◽  
Gary W. Small ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Control Beliefs ◽  
Memory Training ◽  
Subjective Memory Complaints ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Complaints ◽  
Memory Control

Effects of Smartphone-based Memory Training for Older Adults with Subjective Memory Complaints

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S176-S176 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.S. Shin ◽  
S.J. Oh ◽  
S. Seo ◽  
J.H. Lee ◽  
M.J. Song
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Working Memory ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Memory Performance ◽  
Memory Function ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Memory Training ◽  
Subjective Memory Complaints ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Complaints

IntroductionBrain health has garnered increasing attention as a requisite condition for healthy aging. The rapid growth in mobile health and increasing smartphone ownership among older adults has paved the way for smartphones to be utilized as effective tools for improving mental fitness.ObjectivesThere are few studies that have explored the efficacy of smartphone-based cognitive training. The present study examined the memory-enhancing effects of smartphone-based memory training for older adults.AimsWe explored whether newly developed application “Smartphone-based brain Anti-aging and memory Reinforcement Training (SMART)” improved memory performance in older adults with subjective memory complaints.MethodsA total of 53 adults (mean age: 59.3 years) were randomised into either one of two smartphone-based intervention groups (SMART vs. Fit Brains®) or a wait-list group. Participants in the intervention groups underwent 15–20 minutes of training per day, five days per week for 8 weeks. We used objective cognitive measures to evaluate changes with respect to four domains: attention, memory, working memory (WM), and executive function (inhibition, fluency, etc.). In addition, we included self-report questionnaires to assess levels of subjective memory complaints.ResultsThe performance on WM test increased significantly in the SMART group (t[17] = 6.27, P < 0.0001) but not in the control groups. Self-reports of memory contentment, however, increased in the Fit Brains® group only (t[18] = 2.12, P = 0.048).ConclusionsUse of an 8-week smartphone-based memory training program may improve working memory function in older adults. However, objective improvement in performance does not necessarily lead to decreased subjective memory complaints.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals The Relieving Effects of BrainPower Advanced, a Dietary Supplement, in Older Adults with Subjective Memory Complaints: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingfen Zhu ◽  
Rong Shi ◽  
Su Chen ◽  
Lihua Dai ◽  
Tian Shen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Dietary Supplement ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Memory Function ◽  
Memory Loss ◽  
Subjective Memory Complaints ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Double Blind Placebo ◽  
Memory Complaints

Subjective memory complaints (SMCs) are common in older adults that can often predict further cognitive impairment. No proven effective agents are available for SMCs. The effect of BrainPower Advanced, a dietary supplement consisting of herbal extracts, nutrients, and vitamins, was evaluated in 98 volunteers with SMCs, averaging 67 years of age (47–88), in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Subjective hypomnesis/memory loss (SML) and attention/concentration deficits (SAD) were evaluated before and after 12-week supplementation of BrainPower Advanced capsules (n=47) or placebo (n=51), using a 5-point memory questionnaire (1 = no/slight, 5 = severe). Objective memory function was evaluated using 3 subtests of visual/audio memory, abstraction, and memory recall that gave a combined total score. The BrainPower Advanced group had more cases of severe SML (severity⩾3) (44/47) and severe SAD (43/47) than the placebo group (39/51 and 37/51, < 0.05, < 0.05, resp.) before the treatment. BrainPower Advanced intervention, however, improved a greater proportion of the severe SML (29.5%)(13/44) (P<0.01) and SAD (34.9%)(15/43)(P<0.01) than placebo (5.1% (2/39) and 13.5% (5/37), resp.). Thus, 3-month BrainPower Advanced supplementation appears to be beneficial to older adults with SMCs.

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