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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Gerontology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Subjective Memory Complaints (SMC) are prevalent in adults and the elderly, impacting quality of life.
  • SMC are associated with cognitive decline, depression, anxiety, and stressors, with brain changes similar to Alzheimer's Disease observed.
  • SMC can be an early symptom or risk factor for dementia, necessitating early screening for interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the Memory Complaints Scale (MCS) for active screening of memory complaints.
  • To evaluate the MCS's effectiveness in differentiating between demented and cognitively normal elderly individuals.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved 161 patients from a tertiary hospital's behavioral neurology unit.
  • The MCS was administered directly to patients and to their companions.
  • Cognitive tests, depression assessments, and daily living activity evaluations were also performed.

Main Results:

  • The MCS demonstrated high reliability (Cronbach's alpha) for both patient and companion administration.
  • Significant correlations were found between MCS versions and other administered instruments.
  • The scale effectively discriminated between demented and cognitively normal elderly patients.

Conclusions:

  • The Memory Complaints Scale (MCS) is a valuable tool for identifying memory complaints.
  • The MCS aids in distinguishing between demented and cognitively normal elderly individuals.
  • Further research is recommended to validate these findings.