Memory complaints in the elderly: Quality of life and daily living activities. A population based study

作者：Montejo Pedro^*; Montenegro Mercedes; Fernandez Miguel A; Maestu Fernando

来源：Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 2012, 54(2): 298-304.

DOI：10.1016/j.archger.2011.05.021

• Subjective memory complaints
• Memory
• Quality of life
• Daily living activities
• Elderly

Objectives: We investigate whether Subjective Memory Complaints (SMC) are associated with specific aspects of quality of life and activities of daily living. Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive epidemiological study (random sample of the non-institutionalized census population): 1637 subjects over 64 years. SMC were obtained through questions regarding memory complaints. Coop/Wonca questionnaire, Katz Index and Lawton Scale were also administrated. Results: A significant association between SMC with global quality of life and every dimension of quality of life is found (p %26lt; 0.05). There is also a significant association with every item of Lawton Scale (p %26lt; 0.001) and Katz Index (p %26lt; 0.01). Variables associated with SMC identified by logistic regression are: difficulties in using telephone, in taking medication, in social activities and a low self perceived health. Discussion: Subjects with memory complaints are a heterogeneous group. Quality of life and activities of daily living are both associated with SMC.

• 出版日期2012-4