scholarly journals Memory and Cognitive Function of Older Adults according to Subjective Memory Decline, Depression

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hye Sun Byun ◽  
Yongsuk Kim ◽  
Ho Jin Lee
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Decline

scholarly journals SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS AND COGNITIVE FUNCTION: FINDINGS FROM INTERNATIONAL SURVEYS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S204-S205
Author(s):  
Hanzhang Xu ◽  
Bei Wu
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Formal Schooling ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Decline ◽  
Subjective Cognitive Function ◽  
Neuropsychological Symptoms ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Dementia Onset

Abstract This symposium examines how social and psychological factors including formal schooling, subjective memory, and neuropsychological symptoms impact cognitive function among older adults in China and the U.S. The first paper used the WHO’s Study on global AGEing and adult health Wave-1 data to examine the relationship between subjective cognitive function, perceived memory decline, and objective cognitive function among older adults in China. The results showed worse subjective cognitive function was associated with poorer working memory and verbal fluency, whereas greater perceived memory decline was associated only with poorer working memory. Furthermore, using data from the Health and Retirement Study, the second paper applied group-based trajectory modeling to assess dual trajectories of subjective memory impairment and objective cognitive decline. Four distinct dual-trajectory typologies were identified, suggesting complex co-occurring changes in subjective memory and objective cognition in older adults. The third paper characterized the trajectories of three neuropsychological symptoms (pain, insomnia, and depression) prior to dementia onset. Using data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study, the study found older adults with dementia exhibit distinct trajectory of depression before dementia onset than those without dementia. Trajectories of pain and insomnia did not differ before dementia onset. The last paper examined the effect of education on cognitive decline among lower educated older adults using data from the Longitudinal Study of Older Adults in Anhui Province, China. Results suggest that older adults with some formal schooling had slower cognitive decline; the gap in cognition between the literate and illiterate widened with age.

Fear of memory decline predicts lower quality of life and increased memory failures in older adults: Preliminary findings from a novel fear-avoidance of memory decline scale.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Farina ◽  
Marc Patrick Bennett ◽  
James William Griffith ◽  
Bert Lenaert
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Memory Performance ◽  
Fear Avoidance ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Decline ◽  
General Anxiety ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
The Impact

Evidence concerning the impact of fear of memory decline on health-related outcomes is limited. To determine the relationship between fear-avoidance of memory decline, quality of life and subjective memory in older adults using a novel scale to measure fear of memory decline. Sixty-seven older adults (59-81 years) completed a 23-item self-report questionnaire designed to capture experiential, cognitive and behavioral components of fear of memory decline, known as the fear and avoidance of memory decline (FAM) scale. Memory performance was assessed using the Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS-IV) and the Memory Failures Scale (MFS). General anxiety was assessed using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS) and the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI). Quality of life was assessed using the Older Person’s Quality of Life scale (OPQOL-35). The FAM scale demonstrated good reliability and validity. Three latent factors were observed including: (1) fear-avoidance, (2) problematic beliefs and (3) resilience. After adjusting for age, education, memory performance and general anxiety, higher fear-avoidance predicted lower quality of life (p=.021) and increased memory failures (p=.022). Increased fear of memory decline predicts lower quality of life and subjective memory failures in healthy older adults. Based on these findings, we propose a preliminary fear-avoidance model that explains the development and maintenance of dementia-related functional disability in terms of psychological processes.

Reduced Benefit of Memory Elaboration in Older Adults with Subjective Memory Decline

2015 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 705-713 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerryn E. Pike ◽  
Amina Zeneli ◽  
Ben Ong ◽  
Sarah Price ◽  
Glynda J. Kinsella
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Decline

scholarly journals Preventing Loss of Independence through Exercise (PLIÉ): A Pilot Trial in Older Adults with Subjective Memory Decline and Mild Cognitive Impairment

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Linda L. Chao ◽  
Jennifer A. Lee ◽  
Steven Martinez ◽  
Cody Barlow ◽  
Margaret A. Chesney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Functional Connectivity ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Decline

Background: Preventing Loss of Independence through Exercise (PLIÉ) is a group movement program initially developed for people with mild-to-moderate dementia that integrates principles from several well-established traditions to specifically addresses the needs of people with cognitive impairment. Objective: To investigate whether PLIÉ would benefit cognitive and behavioral outcomes and functional brain connectivity in older adults with milder forms of cognitive impairment. Methods: Participants (≥55 y) with subjective memory decline (SMD) or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) were assessed with tests of cognitive and physical function, self-report questionnaires, and resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) on a 3 Tesla scanner before and after participating in twice weekly PLIÉ classes for 12 weeks at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Results: Eighteen participants completed the pre-post intervention pilot trial. We observed significant improvements on the Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale cognitive subscale (ADAS-cog; effect size 0.34, p = 0.002) and enhanced functional connections between the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) and other nodes of the default mode network (DMN) after PLIÉ. Improvements (i.e., lower scores) on ADAS-cog were significantly correlated with enhanced functional connectivity between the mPFC and left lateral parietal cortex (Spearman’s ρ= –0.74, p = 0.001) and between the mPFC and right hippocampus (Spearman’s ρ= –0.83, p = 0.001). After completing PLIÉ, participants reported significant reductions in feelings of social isolation and improvements in well-being and interoceptive self-regulation. Conclusion: These preliminary findings of post-PLIÉ improvements in DMN functional connectivity, cognition, interoceptive self-regulation, well-being and reduced feelings of social isolation warrant larger randomized, controlled trials of PLIÉ in older adults with SMD and MCI.

scholarly journals The virtual cognitive health (VC Health) study: design, recruitment, and baseline characteristics of a fully remote single-arm pre-post study to prevent or delay cognitive impairment in older adults (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nick Bott ◽  
Shefali Kumar ◽  
Caitlyn Krebs ◽  
Jordan M Glenn ◽  
Erica N Madero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Study Cohort ◽  
Lifestyle Interventions ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Decline ◽  
Cognitive Health ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND A growing body of evidence supports the use of lifestyle interventions for preventing or delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other forms of dementia in at-risk individuals. The development of virtually delivered programs would increase the scalability and reach of these interventions, but requires validation to ensure similar efficacy to brick and mortar options. OBJECTIVE The aims of this study are to describe the study design, recruitment process, and baseline participant characteristics of the sample in the virtual cognitive health (VC Health) study. Future analyses will assess the impact of the remotely delivered lifestyle intervention on (1) cognitive function, (2) depression and anxiety, and (3) various lifestyle behaviors, including diet, exercise, and sleep in a cohort of older adults with subjective memory decline. Additional analyses will explore feasibility outcomes, as well as the participants’ engagement patterns with the program. METHODS Older adults (age 60-75) with subjective memory decline as measured by the Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD-9) questionnaire, and who reported feeling worried about their memory decline, were eligible to participate in this single-arm pre-post study. All participants enrolled in the year-long virtual intervention, which consists of health coach-guided lifestyle change for improving diet, exercise, sleep, stress, and cognition. All components of this study were conducted virtually, including the collection of data and the administration of the intervention. Participants were assessed at baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, and 52 weeks with online surveys and the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS) test. Intention-to-treat analysis will be conducted on all outcomes. RESULTS A total of 85 participants enrolled in the intervention and 82 are included in the study sample (3 participants withdrew). The study cohort is 74% female, 88% Caucasian, 78% overweight or obese, and 67% have at least a college degree. The average baseline RBANS score was 95.9±11.1, which is within age-adjusted norms. The average SCD-9 score was 6.0±2.0, indicating minor subjective cognitive impairment at the beginning of the study. Average baseline Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) scores were 6.2±4.5 and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) scores were 8.5±4.9, indicating mild levels of anxiety and depression at baseline. CONCLUSIONS Virtually delivered lifestyle interventions may represent a scalable solution for the prevention or delay of AD. The results of this study will provide the first evidence for the efficacy of a fully remote intervention and lay the groundwork for future investigations. CLINICALTRIAL NCT02969460

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