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Thomas M Vorwerk1, Shelton T Shelton1, Ralph W Hood1
1The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, USA.
Abstract:
When older adults experience memory dysfunction it often compromises their confidence. Older adults' confidence in their memory can be improved through interventions designed to teach strategies for improving everyday memory functioning. The present study examines the efficacy of a five-session cognitive strategy program designed to be optimistic and inclusive for older adults living in a residential community. The memory self-efficacy of participants in the intervention group improved significantly relative to a control group. Additionally, participants' knowledge of memory strategies improved overall after completion of this program. Such findings highlight the benefits of practical cognitive-behavioral interventions for bolstering older adults' confidence and knowledge of memory strategies.
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