Stability of Everyday Memory in Age-Associated Memory Impairment: A Longitudinal Study

作者: Thomas H. Crook , James R. Youngjohn

DOI: 10.1037//0894-4105.7.3.406

关键词: AudiologyTest performanceAge-associated memory impairmentDrug trialEveryday memoryPsychologyLongitudinal studyDrug studyNeuropsychologyMemory impairment

摘要: Everyday memory performance was examined longitudinally in 2 groups of Ss meeting the diagnostic criteria for age-associated impairment (AAMI). One group 157 participants a drug trial reversing loss AAMI tested over multiple sessions. The other 75 persons did not participate and thus only twice. Both were retested longitudinal follow-up about 4 years after their initial session. Follow-up test remained fairly stable relative to both groups. study showed large practice effects during course studies, but these subsided studies' end. Implications regarding decline normal elderly neuropsychological measurement issues are discussed.

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