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Memory enhancement program for community-based older adults: development and evaluation

M D Caprio-Prevette1, P S Fry

  • 1Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia, Canada.

Experimental Aging Research
|July 1, 1996
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Cognitive restructuring techniques may help older adults improve memory performance by fostering positive beliefs about their memory abilities. This approach showed potential for enhancing memory and self-perception in later life.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Aging is often associated with concerns about memory decline.
  • Positive beliefs and behaviors can influence cognitive function in older adults.
  • Existing memory training programs vary in their effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a multifactorial memory enhancement program for community-dwelling older adults.
  • To compare the effectiveness of cognitive restructuring techniques versus traditional memory training.
  • To encourage positive beliefs and behaviors regarding memory function in later life.

Main Methods:

  • A 10-week intervention comparing cognitive restructuring (56 subjects) with traditional memory training (61 subjects).

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  • Repeated measures multivariate analyses of variance (MANOVAs) were used for analysis.
  • Assessments included memory performance, memory perception, and affective symptomatology at posttest and 9-week follow-up.

    • Main Results:

    • Cognitive restructuring techniques showed potential in enhancing memory performance.
    • Participants using cognitive restructuring reported greater control over their memory beliefs.
    • Both interventions were assessed for their impact on memory perception and mood over time.

    Conclusions:

    • Cognitive restructuring may empower older adults to manage their memory beliefs and improve cognitive function.
    • This approach offers a promising avenue for memory enhancement in community-dwelling older populations.
    • Further research can explore long-term effects and broader applications of cognitive restructuring for aging memory.