scholarly journals “Shall We Dance?” Older Adults’ Perspectives on the Feasibility of a Dance Intervention for Cognitive Function

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 553-560
Author(s):  
Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani ◽  
Anthony Papathomas ◽  
Jonathan Foster ◽  
Eleanor Quested ◽  
Nikos Ntoumanis
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Memory Loss ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Subjective Memory Complaints ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Social Dance ◽  
Memory Complaints ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Dance Intervention

We explored perceptions of social dance as a possible intervention to improve cognitive function in older adults with subjective memory complaints. A total of 30 participants (19 females; mean age = 72.6 years; SD = 8.2) took part in the study. This included 21 participants who had self-reported subjective memory complaints and nine spouses who noticed spousal memory loss. Semistructured interviews were conducted, and a thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Three main themes were constructed: (a) dance seen as a means of promoting social interaction; (b) chronic illness as a barrier and facilitator to participation; and (c) social dance representing nostalgic connections to the past. Overall, the participants were positive about the potential attractiveness of social dance to improve cognitive and social functioning and other aspects of health. In future research, it is important to examine the feasibility of a social dance intervention among older adults with subjective memory complaints.

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.

scholarly journals High Mean Arterial Pressure is Associated with Better Cognitive Function in Older Adults with Subjective Memory Complaints

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ada Wai Tung Fung ◽  
Allen Ting Chun Lee ◽  
Sukling Ma
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Mean Arterial Pressure ◽  
Arterial Pressure ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Subjective Memory Complaints ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Complaints ◽  
Global Cognitive Function

Abstract Background: Hypertension has been shown to be a major risk factor for cognitive decline, but little is known about its association with subjective memory complaints (SMC) in late life. The study is to examine if hypertension is associated with SMC and to explore which blood pressure (BP) is more important in this group.Methods: 497 non-demented older adults aged 60 years or older were interviewed. Hypertension is defined as a BP higher than 130/80 mmHg or on antihypertensive medication. SMC are measured by a validated 5-item Abbreviate Memory Inventory for the Chinese (AMIC) assessing subjective memory deficits in the past month. Cognitive performance was measured by a neurocognitive battery assessing global cognitive function and executive function (EF). Linear regression was performed to examine how different BP associate with AMIC and cognitive performance with adjustment for sociodemographic and physical factors.Results: Hypertensive group had a lower AMIC than normal control (t=-2.1, p=.033). Systolic blood pressure (SBP) (B=-.008, 95% CI -.014 – -.002, p=.006) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) (B=-.011, 95% CI -.020– -.002 p=.014) were associated with AMIC. SBP was only associated global cognitive function (B= .008, 95% CI .000 – .015, p=.038), but MAP was associated with global cognitive function (B=.017, 95% CI .006 – .029, p=.003) and EF (B= 0.16, 95% CI .001 – .030, p=.036). Conclusions: High MAP was associated with better cognitive function in older adults with SMC. The findings highlight the need to be cautious when managing BP in older adults yet not to compromise their current cognitive function.

Fear of falling, but not gait impairment, predicts subjective memory complaints in cognitively intact older adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 1125-1131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryota Sakurai ◽  
Hiroyuki Suzuki ◽  
Susumu Ogawa ◽  
Hisashi Kawai ◽  
Hideyo Yoshida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Subjective Memory Complaints ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Gait Impairment ◽  
Memory Complaints ◽  
Cognitively Intact

The impact of subjective memory complaints on quality of life in community-dwelling older adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 175-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yohko Maki ◽  
Tomoharu Yamaguchi ◽  
Tetsuya Yamagami ◽  
Tatsuhiko Murai ◽  
Kenji Hachisuka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Subjective Memory Complaints ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Complaints ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

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)

Association between childhood socioeconomic status and subjective memory complaints among older adults: results from the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study 2010

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (12) ◽  
pp. 1699-1707 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshinori Nishizawa ◽  
Ayako Morita ◽  
Takeo Fujiwara ◽  
Katsunori Kondo
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Evaluation Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Subjective Memory Complaints ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Complaints ◽  
Childhood Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

ABSTRACTBackground:Subjective memory complaints (SMC) have been suggested as an early marker of mild cognitive impairment and dementia. However, there is a paucity of evidence on the effects of early life conditions on the development of SMC in old age. This study is aimed at investigating the association between childhood socioeconomic status (SES) and SMC in community-dwelling older adults.Methods:We used the data of the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study, a population-based cohort study of people aged 65 years or older enrolled from 28 municipalities across Japan. Childhood SES and SMC in everyday life were assessed from the self-report questionnaire administered in 2010 (n = 16,184). Poisson regression was performed to determine their association, adjusted for potential confounders and life-course mediators and examined cohort effects.Results:We identified SMC in 47.4% of the participants. After adjusting for sex, age, and number of siblings, low and middle childhood SES were associated with 29% (prevalence ratio [PR]: 1.29, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.22, 1.36) and 10% higher prevalence of SMC (PR: 1.10, 95%CI: 1.04, 1.17), respectively, compared with high childhood SES (p for trend <.001). The interaction terms between childhood SES and age groups were not statistically significant.Conclusion:Childhood SES is significantly associated with SMC among community-dwelling older adults. Efforts to minimize childhood poverty may diminish or delay the onset of SMC and dementia in later life.

Executive Function Predicts the Validity of Subjective Memory Complaints in Older Adults beyond Demographic, Emotional, and Clinical Factors

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
R.-Y. Chao ◽  
T.-F. Chen ◽  
Y.-L. Chang
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Group Membership ◽  
Memory Performance ◽  
Objective Measures ◽  
Subjective Memory Complaints ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Old Adults ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Memory Complaints

Background: Although evidence suggests that subjective memory complaints (SMCs) could be a risk factor for dementia, the relationship between SMCs and objective memory performance remains controversial. Old adults with or without mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may represent a highly heterogeneous group, based partly on the demonstrated variability in the level of executive function among those individuals. It is reasonable to speculate that the accuracy of the memory-monitoring ability could be affected by the level of executive function in old adults. Objective: This study investigated the effects of executive function level on the consistency between SMCs and objective memory performance while simultaneously considering demographic and clinical variables in nondemented older adults. Setting: Participants were recruited from both the memory clinics and local communities. Participants: Participants comprised 65 cognitively normal (CN) older adults and 54 patients with MCI. Measurements: Discrepancy scores between subjective memory evaluation and objective memory performance were calculated to determine the degree and directionality of the concordance between subjective and objective measures. Demographic, emotional, genetic, and clinical information as well as several executive function measurements were collected. Results: The CN and MCI groups exhibited similar degrees of SMC; however, the patients with MCI were more likely to overestimate their objective memory ability, whereas the CN adults were more likely to underestimate their objective memory ability. The results also revealed that symptoms of depression, group membership, and the executive function level together predicted the discrepancy between the subjective and objective measures of memory function; however, the executive function level retained its unique predictive ability even after the symptoms of depression, group membership, and other factors were controlled for. Conclusion: Although both noncognitive and cognitive factors were necessary for consideration, the level of executive function may play a unique role in understanding the equivocal relationship of the concurrence between subjective complaints and objective function measures. Through a comprehensive evaluation, high-risk individuals (i.e., CN individuals heightened self-awareness of memory changes) may possibly be identified or provided with the necessary intervention during stages at which objective cognitive impairment remains clinically unapparent.

Subjective Memory Complaints and Mild Cognitive Impairment

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Simoes ◽  
L.C. Castro ◽  
O. Ribeiro ◽  
T. Salgado ◽  
C. Paz
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Subjective Memory Complaints ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Memory Complaints ◽  
Increased Risk

Background:Subjective Memory Complaints (SMC) are common in clinical practice. the clinical significance of these subjective complaints among older individuals is not well understood.Aim:To study and discuss the association between SMC and MCI, underlining the importance of an adequate clinical assessment of SMC in the elderly.Methods:Review of the literature.Results:There is no consistent definition of SMC in the literature. Some prospective studies showed an association with objective memory impairments, conceptualizing SMC as a Pre-Mild Cognitive Impairment. SMC are also currently considered to be a core feature of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Cross-sectional studies and longitudinal studies showed conflicting results concerning the association between SMC and MCI.Discussion:The understanding of the predictive value of SMC in cognitive decline is still poorly understood. It is important to define criteria aimed to increase specificity of memory complaints, allowing an earlier identification of populations with higher risk of MCI. Future research on this complex association is important to identify SMC individuals at increased risk of conversion to MCI and dementia.

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