Technology support preferences for prospective memory among older adults with subjective cognitive complaints.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Prospective memory (PM), the ability to remember to execute an intention in the future, is critical for performing everyday tasks contributing to health, financial, and social outcomes. PM declines with greater age and in the presence of a cognitive impairment. Toward the goal of developing technology-based support for older adults experiencing cognitive challenges, this study aimed to assess the attitudes of older adults with subjective cognitive complaints (SCCs) toward technology to support PM and their preferences regarding device type and the type of activity being supported.

Research design and methods

In an online survey, 188 older adults with SCCs and 190 older adults without SCCs indicated their attitudes toward 3 technologies to support PM

SUBMITTER: Sanders EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12640234 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature