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The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, doi:10.1093/geronb/gbn026
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Predicting Memory Training Response Patterns: Results From ACTIVE

Jessica B. S. Langbaum1,2, George W. Rebok1, Karen Bandeen-Roche3 and Michelle C. Carlson1

1 Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
2 Banner Alzheimer's Institute, Phoenix, Arizona
3 Department of Biostatistics, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland

Address correspondence to Jessica Langbaum, PhD, Banner Alzheimer's Institute, 901 East Willetta Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006. Email: jessica.langbaum{at}bannerhealth.com


  Abstract

Previous research suggests that there is a great deal of variability among older adults' response to memory training. Using latent class analysis, we examined data from the memory training arm of the Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly Trial (ACTIVE), a large randomized controlled cognitive training trial, to determine if there were distinct patterns of responsiveness to training. Additionally, we examined whether baseline demographic and cognitive factors were predictive of these response patterns. The results indicate that among memory-trained participants, there are 3 distinct response patterns, suggesting that participants gravitate toward specific mnemonic techniques. Furthermore, baseline memory and speed of processing abilities, age, and education are predictive of these distinct response patterns. Taken together, the findings suggest that we can characterize and predict older adults' response to memory training.

Key Words: Cognitive training • Aging • Memory

Received January 11, 2008; Accepted June 9, 2008

Decision Editor: Elizabeth Stine-Morrow, PhD


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