Creation of an Ecological Tool Assessing Episodic Memory in Geriatrics: an Adaptation of the Memory Test With Self-Initiated Items (MAI)

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to develop and assess an ecological tool called the Memory Test With Self-Initiated Items (MAI) to evaluate episodic memory in older adults aged 70 and above. Participants include those with and without neurocognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, mixed dementia, and other neurodegenerative conditions. The study seeks to compare memory performance between these two groups to better understand memory impairments in geriatrics. Participants undergo a neuropsychological assessment using the ecological MAI test to identify the presence or absence of neurodegenerative disease. They are divided into two groups: those with neurocognitive disorders and those without. The assessment lasts about 30 minutes for patients seen during routine care and up to 2 hours 30 minutes for accompanying persons or those recruited from external institutions like senior clubs. During the study, participants will be evaluated on overall memory performance and specific aspects of episodic memory, including temporal, spatial, and association components. Researchers will monitor participants for any fatigue during testing. No significant constraints are expected for those attending scheduled consultations. The study's duration and follow-up details are aligned with routine care and study visits. The main outcome is to compare ecological MAI scores between the two groups on the day of assessment.

Creation of an Ecological Tool Assessing Episodic Memory in Geriatrics