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Older adults perceive their memory positively, especially prospective remembering. They use external memory aids and fear cognitive decline, highlighting needs for cognitive vitality support.

Keywords:
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  • Gerontology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Laboratory studies show age-related memory decline.
  • Limited research exists on older adults' daily memory experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Examine perceptions, management, remediation, and fears of memory aging in very old adults.
  • Understand lived experiences of memory changes in daily life.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of narrative responses from 50 very old adults.
  • Open-ended questions covered memory self-efficacy, management, remediation, and fears.

Main Results:

  • Self-efficacy favored prospective memory.
  • External memory aids were commonly used.
  • Forgetting impacted social conventions, particularly name recall.
  • Fears included neurocognitive decline and loss of independence.

Conclusions:

  • Older adults' memory perceptions are nuanced, focusing on prospective remembering and social aspects.
  • External aids are key management strategies.
  • Fears center on independence and cognitive health, indicating a need for targeted interventions.