Memory-related subjective cognitive symptoms in the adult population: prevalence and associated factors – results of the LIFE-Adult-Study

Luck, Tobias; Röhr, Susanne; Rodriguez, Francisca S.; Schroeter, Matthias L.; Witte, A. Veronica; Hinz, Andreas; Mehnert, Anja; Engel, Christoph; Loeffler, Markus; Thiery, Joachim; Villringer, Arno; Riedel‐Heller, Steffi G.

doi:10.1186/s40359-018-0236-1

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“…Investigating memory decline in terms of self-reported problems or complaints can be beneficial for practise. Older adults are often discouraged seeking help for memory complaints by comparison to their peers or beliefs about the severity of their complaints (Hurt et al, 2012;Luck et al, 2018). From a health promotion perspective, people may be more likely to identify with 'memory problems' than seek treatment for dementia.…”

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“…Older adults with memory complaints engage in low rates of help-seeking, in-part attributed to perceptions of their memory issues compared to their peers and the belief their issues don't require treatment (Hurt, Burns, Brown & Barrowclough, 2012). A population-based study of adults aged 40-79 years in Germany reported that one fifth of participants have or wanted to consult a professional about their memory problems (Luck et al, 2018). Health professionals will be the point of contact for older adults with memory complaints.…”

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Subjective memory complaints and difficulty performing activities of daily living among older women in Australia

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Chen

Clemson

et al. 2018

Aus Occup Therapy J

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Background/aim Increased age and cognitive decline have been linked to difficulties with activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). Cognitive decline can often be signalled by complaints about one's cognition, such as memory. With older Australians living longer, there is an increasing proportion of the population at risk of declined performance in daily tasks. The aim of this study was to identify if subjective memory complaints in later life among older women predict changes in independence in performing ADL and IADL. Methods Data were from 3721 women born 1921–1926, who completed Surveys 4–6 of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. Memory complaints and difficulties on ADL were measured at each survey, using the Memory Complaint Questionnaire and 16 questions regarding specific ADL. Latent growth modelling examined correlations between initial scores on each measure, changes in measures, and the association between memory complaints and changes in ADL and IADL. Results There was a significant association between baseline scores for subjective memory difficulty and baseline ADL and IADL scores. Initial memory difficulty was also associated with increase in ADL and IADL difficulty. Conclusions Subjective memory complaints may be a risk factor for decline in performance on ADL. Attention to these concerns may be important in identifying functional decline in older age.

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Subjective memory complaints and difficulty performing activities of daily living among older women in Australia

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Chen

Clemson

et al. 2018

Aus Occup Therapy J

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“…The prolonged, subjective symptoms frequently reported in the context of Lyme disease (e.g., fatigue, widespread pain, cognitive complaints, paresthesia, and sleep disruption) also broadly represent those commonly reported in outpatient settings (72)(73)(74). Furthermore, while some differences in impairment and symptom distribution have been studied and reported (75)(76)(77), there is also a degree of general symptom overlap with other disease states such as traumatic brain injury, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia (78).…”

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Post-treatment Lyme Disease as a Model for Persistent Symptoms in Lyme Disease

2020

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“…The same holds for depression. The German population-based Leila75 + study showed a prevalence of depression in the 75 + year olds of 38.2% [43], the LIFE study with participants of the age from 18-80 a prevalence of 6.4 % [44]. In our cohort, we assessed prevalence (11.4%) using a cutoff of 2 or more points on one item of the PHQ-2; this potentially even overestimates the true prevalence of depression in our cohort.…”

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The Situation of Elderly With Cognitive Impairment Living at Home During Lockdown in the Corona-pandemic in Germany

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Nikelski

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Background: The outbreak of the Corona virus is a challenge for health care systems worldwide. The aim of this study is to analyze a) knowledge about, and feelings related to the Corona-pandemic. Describe b) loneliness, depression and anxiety and, c) the perceived, immediate impact of the lockdown on frequency of social contacts and quality of health care provision of people with cognitive impairment during social distancing and lockdown in the primary care system and living at home in Germany. Methods: This analysis is based on data of a telephone-based assessment in a convenience sample of n=141 people with known cognitive impairment in the primary care setting. Data on e.g. cognitive and psychological status prior to the pandemic was available. Attitudes, knowledge about and perceived personal impact of the pandemic, social support, loneliness, anxiety, depression, change in the frequency of social activities due to the pandemic and perceived impact of the pandemic on health care related services were assessed during the time of lockdown. Results: The vast majority of participants are sufficiently informed about Corona (85%) and most think that the measures taken are appropriate (64%). A total of 11% shows one main symptom of a depression according to DSM-V. The frequency of depressive symptoms has not increased between the time before pandemic and lockdown in almost all participants. The sample shows minimal (65.0%) or low symptoms of anxiety (25%). The prevalence of loneliness is 10%. On average seven activities have decreased in frequency due to the pandemic. Social activities related to meeting people, dancing or visiting birthdays have decreased significantly. Talking with friends by phone and activities like gardening have increased. Utilization of health care services like day clinics, relief services and prescribed therapies have been reported to have worsened due to the pandemic. Visits to general practitioners decreased. Conclusions: The study shows a small impact of the pandemic on psychological variables like depression, anxiety and loneliness in the short-term. There is a decrease in social activities as expected. The impact on health care provision is prominent. There is a need for qualitative, in-depth studies to further interpret the results.

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Memory-related subjective cognitive symptoms in the adult population: prevalence and associated factors – results of the LIFE-Adult-Study

Cited by 29 publications

References 35 publications

Subjective memory complaints and difficulty performing activities of daily living among older women in Australia

Subjective memory complaints and difficulty performing activities of daily living among older women in Australia

Post-treatment Lyme Disease as a Model for Persistent Symptoms in Lyme Disease

The Situation of Elderly With Cognitive Impairment Living at Home During Lockdown in the Corona-pandemic in Germany

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