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[Memory, aging and Alzheimer's disease].

C Derouesné1

  • 1Service de neurologie n. 3, hôpital de la Salpêtrière, Paris.

La Revue Du Praticien
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Age-associated memory impairment in older adults involves memory complaints and objective deficits, but these are not always correlated. Neurobiological factors influence performance, while psychosocial factors affect complaints.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology

Context:

  • Memory disorders are common in the elderly.
  • Age-Associated Memory Impairment (AAMI) links memory deficits with subjective complaints.
  • Current understanding suggests a disconnect between objective memory performance and subjective complaints.

Purpose:

  • To explore the relationship between objective memory deficits and subjective memory complaints in the elderly.
  • To investigate the underlying factors contributing to memory impairment in aging populations.
  • To clarify the significance of memory disturbances in clinical and qualitative contexts.

Summary:

  • Objective memory deficits in the elderly are often linked to neurobiological changes from aging or Alzheimer's disease.
  • Subjective memory complaints are more strongly associated with psychosocial factors than objective memory performance.
  • AAMI's definition, linking objective deficits with subjective complaints, may not fully capture the complexity of memory disturbances.

Impact:

  • Highlights the need for nuanced assessment of memory issues in older adults.
  • Suggests differentiating between neurobiological and psychosocial influences on memory.
  • Emphasizes the importance of integrating clinical data and qualitative analysis for a comprehensive understanding of memory disorders.

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