Category Archives: Alzheimer’s Disease Disorder
Episodic Memory in Old Age
The common stereotype that memory gets worse in old age actually is true for episodic memory but is not true for semantic memory or priming. Literally hundreds of laboratory studies have documented age differences in episodic memory tasks (e.g., memory … Continue reading
Multiple Memory Systems
When patients have memory complaints or when professionals discuss memory loss, it is often assumed that memory is a singular trait. In fact, however, there is increasing evidence for several types of memory. The distinction between different memory systems is … Continue reading
Implicit Memory – An Invulnerable System
Implicit memory appears to be the most basic memory system, and recent evidence suggests that it continues to function normally in old age, in amnesics, and perhaps in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Remember that some stimulus must be presented to … Continue reading
Communication Problems Associated With Alzheimer’s Disease
People with Alzheimer’s disease have many problems communicating with others. Although these communication problems involve some deficits in their speech and language, it is not possible to discuss speech or hearing problems as they relate to communication without also examining … Continue reading