The knowledge of memory aging questionnaire (KMAQ) in a Brazilian sample: a questionnaire for informants to recognize early signs of dementia.

Mariel Carolina Montiel-Aponte Paulo Henrique Ferreira Bertolucci Gustavo Gil Velho Rocha

Published in: Dementia & neuropsychologia (2023)

It seems that being in contact with dementia does not improve knowledge about it. Knowledge of normal changes in cognition could make it possible to recognize "red flags" suggestive of neurodegenerative processes, allowing for earlier diagnosis and more options for treatment.

Keyphrases

mild cognitive impairment
healthcare
cognitive impairment
cross sectional
psychometric properties
working memory
combination therapy
replacement therapy