title: Subjective memory complaints in Italian elderly with mild cognitive impairment: implication of psychological status.
abstract: Subjective cognitive and memory complaints (SMC) are common in later life and are considered an indicator for progression to cognitive decline. The aim of the present study was to identify the relationship among SMC, neuropsychiatric symptoms and psychological aspects in elderly subjects with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) as well as to analyse the effect on SMC of a comprehensive cognitive training. Data from a sample of 94 patients enrolled in 'My Mind Project' (Grant No. 154/GR-2009-1584108) were collected. The study evidenced that depression was a significant predictor of SMC and that after the training, the number of subjects with SMC was significantly reduced in the experimental group in comparison to the control one. These results suggest that the participation in cognitive stimulation protocols may improve the perception of SMC in subjects with MCI.
authors.affiliation: Unit of Geriatrics, Italian National Research Center on Aging, INRCA, IRCCS, Contrada Mossa, 63900, Fermo, Italy. c.giuli@inrca.it.
authors.forename: Cinzia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Giuli
authors.affiliation: Biostatistical Centre, Italian National Research Center on Aging (INRCA), Ancona, Italy.
authors.forename: Paolo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Fabbietti
authors.affiliation: Unit of Geriatrics, Italian National Research Center on Aging, INRCA, IRCCS, Contrada Mossa, 63900, Fermo, Italy.
authors.forename: Cristina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Paoloni
authors.affiliation: Unit of Geriatrics, Italian National Research Center on Aging, INRCA, IRCCS, Contrada Mossa, 63900, Fermo, Italy.
authors.forename: Mirko
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pensieri
authors.affiliation: Scientific Direction, Italian National Research Center on Aging, INRCA, Ancona, Italy.
authors.forename: Fabrizia
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Lattanzio
authors.affiliation: Unit of Geriatrics, Italian National Research Center on Aging, INRCA, IRCCS, Contrada Mossa, 63900, Fermo, Italy.
authors.forename: Demetrio
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Postacchini
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology*; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D057187:Independent Living; D007558:Italy; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
keywords: Cognitive training; Depression; Elderly; Italy; Mild cognitive impairment; Subjective memory complaints