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Aging and memory.

M Perlmutter1, C Adams, J Berry

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Annual Review of Gerontology & Geriatrics
|January 1, 1987
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Most memory changes in older adults are not as severe as believed. Addressing concerns about memory loss requires considering non-memory factors and providing perspective on age-related memory changes.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Age-related memory decline is often overestimated.
  • Older adults frequently experience anxiety regarding memory problems.
  • Memory loss is a known early indicator of organic brain disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the discrepancy between perceived and actual memory changes in aging.
  • To investigate the psychological impact of memory concerns in older adults.
  • To guide interventions for older adults experiencing memory difficulties.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of age-related memory changes.
  • Analysis of psychological factors influencing memory perception.
  • Clinical considerations for assessing memory complaints in healthy older adults.

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Main Results:

  • Normal aging involves less extensive memory changes than commonly perceived.
  • High levels of alarm regarding memory loss in older adults.
  • Organic brain disease incidence in older adults is relatively low.

Conclusions:

  • Concerns about memory loss can exacerbate existing issues in older adults.
  • Interventions should first explore non-memory-related factors.
  • Providing perspective on memory failures is crucial for healthy aging adults.