Self-reported Memory Complaints May Predict Clinical Impairment Later in Life

According to a recent study conducted by the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging at the University of Kentucky, self-reported memory complaints might predict clinical memory impairment later in life. Throughout the study, 3,701 men aged 60 and higher were asked whether they had noticed any changes in their memories since the last time they visited. Results showed that subjective memory complaints can be predictive of clinical memory impairment, which could help identify people who are at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Early intervention of the disease could help postpone and/or reduce the effects of cognitive memory impairment. However, it’s important to distinguish between normal memory lapses and significant memory problems, which typically change over time and affect multiple aspects of daily life. To read more about this study, click here.