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  11. Everyday Functioning Among Older Adults With Subjective Cognitive Decline: A Scoping Review

Everyday functioning among older adults with subjective cognitive decline: a scoping review

Adora Chui1,2, Gabriella Boccone3, Paula Rico3

  • 1Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Older adults with subjective cognitive decline (SCD) experience daily life challenges. Research shows most studies focus on instrumental activities of daily living, but more is needed on real-life participation.

Area of Science:

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  • Cognitive Science
  • Neuroscience

Background:

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    • Most studies compared SCD groups with healthy controls, mild cognitive impairment, or dementia groups.
    • Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) were the most studied domain (90.5%), often using questionnaires.

    Conclusions:

    • Current research on everyday functioning in SCD predominantly focuses on IADL.
    • There is a need for broader research beyond IADL.
    • Future studies should prioritize measures assessing real-life participation for a more holistic understanding.
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