Association of cognitive impairment and depressive symptoms with subjective memory complaints in people with dementia [electronic resource] /
by Auw, CCK; Lum, CCM.
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ArticleDescription: pp. 16-20.Subject(s): Dementia; Depression; Mild cognitive impairmentOnline resources: Click here to access full-text article
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Asian Journal of Gerontology & Geriatrics 2013 Vol.8, No.1Summary: Older adults commonly have memory complaints. The
extent of subjective memory complaints (SMCs) may not reflect actual
cognitive function in people with dementia. Depressive symptoms
are frequently detected in the older population, and may contribute
to memory complaints. This study explored the association between
cognitive impairment and SMCs, and the effect of depressive symptoms
on SMCs.
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Older adults commonly have memory complaints. The
extent of subjective memory complaints (SMCs) may not reflect actual
cognitive function in people with dementia. Depressive symptoms
are frequently detected in the older population, and may contribute
to memory complaints. This study explored the association between
cognitive impairment and SMCs, and the effect of depressive symptoms
on SMCs.
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