Differential effectiveness for two memory training programs in older adults with subjective memory complaints (mnemonic training vs. everyday forgetfulness training): an exploratory analysis

Authors

  • Julia García-Sevilla Universidad de Murcia
  • Pedro J. Fernández Universidad de Murcia
  • Luis J. Fuentes Universidad de Murcia
  • Juan J. López Universidad de Murcia
  • María J. Moreno Ayuntamiento de Torre Pacheco
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/analesps.30.1.158021
Keywords: Cognitive training, memory training, subjective memory, cognitive performance, old age, elderly.

Abstract

Introduction: Despite the cognitive decline that occurs with age, several studies have showed the effectiveness of memory training programs for improving some neurocognitive functions in older people. Objective: to analyze in a preliminary way the differential effect of two memory training programs on several areas of cognition in older adults. Method: 18 older adults between 61 and 81 years have participated, either in a memory strategies training program, either an everyday forgetfulness training program. All of them evaluated the subjective perception of memory and cognitive performance before and after training. Results: A statistically significant improvement in the questionnaire of subjective memory complaints was found in both groups, and only the group receiving everyday forgetfulness training improved in some cognitive performances in visuospatial working memory (Corsi test reverse) and reasoning (analogies). Conclusions: Memory training programs improve the subjective perception that older people have about its functioning, and this is independent of training methodology used.

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Published
22-12-2013
How to Cite
García-Sevilla, J., Fernández, P. J., Fuentes, L. J., López, J. J., & Moreno, M. J. (2013). Differential effectiveness for two memory training programs in older adults with subjective memory complaints (mnemonic training vs. everyday forgetfulness training): an exploratory analysis. Anales de Psicología / Annals of Psychology, 30(1), 337–345. https://doi.org/10.6018/analesps.30.1.158021
Issue
Vol. 30 No. 1 (2014)
Section
Basic Psychology

 

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