Use of cognitive strategies on subjective memory complaints in healthy seniors
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2238-6149.v30i2p102-109Keywords:
Elderly, Memory disorders, Cognitive reserve, Surveys and questionnairesAbstract
Memory Subjective Complaints (MSC) has been the subject of researches, being pointed it out as unexceptional in the daily life of elderly people. The objective of this study was to verify if there is a correlation between Memory Subjective Complaints evidenced by the Prospective and Retrospective Memory Questionnaire (PRMQ) and the variables: Schooling (S), Cognitive Reserve (CR), Functionality (FAQ) and the use of Strategies (MMQ). This is a correlational study, with a quantitative approach with an “ex post facto” lineation. The sample consisted of 64 elderly people, with a mean age of 69 years (SD = 6.45), who were recruited in a social space located in the cities of João Pessoa and Guarabira, through the dissemination of folders and via social networks. The collections carried out in the following places: Centro de Convivência da Pessoa Idosa (CCI) in the district Castelo Branco-JP, Centro de Vivência da Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB), Group of hydrogymnastics for the elderly, classrooms of the Department of Therapy Occupational of the UFPB and in the domicile of the interviewed ones based in the interest and difficulties of displacement. The use of standardized instruments were applied for the evaluation of cognitive functions, of functionality, memory complaints and the use of strategies, and the sociodemographic profile as well. The results indicated a positive correlation between the variables:
Schooling (E), Cognitive Reserve (CR), Functionality (FAQ), and Prospective and Retrospective Memory Complaints (PRMC) using memory strategies (MMQ). However, it is necessary to highlight the evident presence of MSC in the elderly, the significant correlation between these and the use of cognitive strategies as well, being the prospective memory complaints more prevalent than retrospective complaints. We conclude that elderly people who present greater use of strategies in daily life tend to perceive the reports of their complaints better. It is suggested more researches on the theme, investing in interventions for the training of the use of memory strategies in cognitively healthy elders who report MSC in daily life, for better well-being and quality of life.
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