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  • Neuropsychology
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Gerontology

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  • Identifying reliable biomarkers for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is crucial for early diagnosis and intervention.
  • Facial memory deficits are understudied in differentiating normal aging from MCI and predicting dementia conversion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate facial memory performance in individuals with normal aging, MCI, and mild Alzheimer's disease.
  • To determine if facial memory can serve as a neuropsychological marker for MCI.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Wechsler Memory Scale-III Faces test.
  • Compared facial memory scores across three groups: normal aging (n=58), MCI (n=74), and mild Alzheimer's disease (n=22).
  • Adjusted for age, gender, and education level.

Main Results:

  • MCI patients exhibited significantly poorer memory for unfamiliar faces compared to healthy controls.
  • Lower facial memory scores correlated with diminished cognitive and functional abilities.
  • Facial memory performance did not predict an increased risk of dementia conversion.

Conclusions:

  • Facial memory impairment is a potential indicator differentiating MCI from normal aging.
  • The Wechsler Memory Scale-III Faces test may offer valuable insights into MCI-related cognitive changes.
  • Further research is needed to explore the predictive value of facial memory in long-term dementia risk.