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Pavia memory project: study design and first results

V Cosi1, A Citterio, M T Ratti

  • 1Istituto Neurologico C. Mondino, Pavia.

Italian Journal of Neurological Sciences
|April 1, 1995
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The Pavia Memory Project found 8.8% of elderly subjects had memory impairment (MI), with mild memory impairment (MMI) affecting 39.8%. Visuo-spatial memory tests showed more difficulties, and depression was more common in the MMI group.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Psychology

Background:

  • Memory impairment is a significant concern in the elderly population.
  • Understanding the prevalence and characteristics of memory decline is crucial for effective interventions.
  • The Pavia Memory Project aims to investigate memory function in a defined elderly cohort.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the design and initial findings of a cross-sectional study on memory impairment in elderly individuals.
  • To determine the prevalence of memory impairment and mild memory impairment in a cohort of subjects born in 1925.
  • To explore the relationship between memory performance, depression, and neurological signs.

Main Methods:

  • A semi-structured anamnestic interview was conducted.

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  • Participants underwent a memory test battery, neurological examination, and screening for depression (GDS) and dementia (MMSE).
  • Subjects were categorized into memory impairment (MI), mild memory impairment (MMI), and normal (N) groups based on memory scores.

    • Main Results:

    • Prevalence rates were: normal (51.3%), mild memory impairment (39.8%), and memory impairment (8.8%).
    • Visuo-spatial memory tests yielded more failures across groups.
    • Depression was more frequent in the MMI group (27%) compared to normal (15%) and MI (15%) groups. Neurological signs were largely independent of memory performance.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides baseline data on memory function and related factors in an elderly cohort.
    • Mild memory impairment is prevalent and associated with higher rates of depression.
    • Further longitudinal assessment will track cognitive changes and identify risk factors for memory decline.