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Lewis Killin1, Sharon Abrahams1, Mario A Parra1
1Department of Psychology,Human Cognitive Neuroscience,University of Edinburgh,Edinburgh,UK.
International Psychogeriatrics
|September 13, 2017
Summary
Healthy aging impacts memory recall differently for Alzheimer's disease (AD) markers. The temporary visual memory binding (TMB) task shows promise for identifying AD-specific memory deficits, unlike the Free and Cued Selective Reminding Task with Immediate Recall (FCSRT-IR).
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Cognitive Psychology
- Gerontology
Background:
- Early detection of Alzheimer's disease (AD) relies on cognitive markers sensitive to memory impairments distinct from normal aging.
- The Free and Cued Selective Reminding Task with Immediate Recall (FCSRT-IR) and a temporary visual memory binding (TMB) task are proposed AD markers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the differential effects of healthy cognitive aging on the FCSRT-IR and TMB tasks.
- To determine which task is a more specific marker for AD-related memory decline, independent of age.
Main Methods:
- A mixed, fully counterbalanced experiment compared younger and older adults.
- Performance on free recall (FCSRT-IR) and the cost of visual memory binding (TMB task) was assessed.
Main Results:
- Age significantly affected free recall performance on the FCSRT-IR.
- No significant age-related effect was found on the cost of binding in the TMB task.
Conclusions:
- The TMB task appears more specific to memory impairments associated with Alzheimer's disease.
- The TMB task is less influenced by healthy cognitive aging compared to the FCSRT-IR, suggesting greater potential for early AD detection.
