THE EFFICACY OF SELF‐TAUGHT MEMORY TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY‐DWELLING OLDER ADULTS

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Abstract
The effects of self‐taught memory training on community‐dwelling older adults were examined. Self‐taught memory training was compared to attention‐placebo and delayed‐training control conditions. Results indicate that the self‐taught condition was superior to the delayed‐training control on memory performance improvement, but that the self‐taught and attention‐placebo conditions were equally effective. However, self‐taught training did result in specific, differential improvements in subjective memory functioning relative to the control conditions. Training gains were maintained at six‐month follow‐up. The potential utility of self‐taught memory training is discussed.