Effects of a Multimedia Project on Users' Knowledge about Normal Forgetting and Serious Memory Loss

Objective: The objective of this project is to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of CD-ROM based multimedia procedures to evaluate the user's awareness of the difference between "normal" oblivion and the more severe memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease It is to raise. .

Design and Measurement: This study was a randomized randomized study targeting 113 adults recruited from the community and expressing concern about family memory loss. The intervention group (n = 56) saw the module "forgotten: what is normal, what is not" at the home laptop, but the control group (n = 57) was not . Both groups completed 25 knowledge on memory loss test (primary outcome) and questionnaire on social demographic and technical use, and the intervention group also completed the evaluation of CD-ROM users.

RESULTS: The mean (SD) number of correct answers for knowledge testing was 14.2 (4.5) in the control group and 19.7 (3.1) in the intervention group. This very significant difference (p <0.001) corresponds to a very large effect size. This program was most effective for self-reported participants with lower level of prior knowledge of memory loss and Alzheimer's disease (p = 0.02). The audience was very satisfied with the show, I thought it was easy to use and easy to understand. They pay special attention to personal access to confidential information sources and allow them to understand memory loss without public disclosure.

Conclusion: This multimedia CD-ROM technology program teaches the memory loss of the elderly and provides an effective and effective way to distinguish between benign and severe memory loss. It takes a unique balance between public relations education and personal privacy.

Assuming that memory provides knowledge, there is a serious perception of how it does it. For example, does unknown memory quality provide unique evidence for the contents of memory, or will other features of memory guarantee the cognitive theory needed for knowledge? How easy is it to recall the proposition so that it is known when it is not recalled? Do you remember previous basic knowledge to ensure that you keep on understanding it? Does not forgetting the original basic knowledge without replacement mean loss of knowledge?

There is a difference between memory loss as a normal part of aging and memory change as a symptom of dementia. Forgetting the usual things, you may forget the location of the key of the car, enter the kitchen, or forget why you were there. A person with dementia may lose the key of the car and forget to use it. Memory loss of people with dementia is not merely contingent, it is continuous and progressive (continues to deteriorate). It may affect the ability to continue working or to work closely. This may mean that it is difficult to find a way home. After all, it may mean that you forget how to put on your clothes and how to take a shower

Alzheimer's disease is a serious brain disease. It is characterized by memory loss, forgetfulness, and limited social skills. Given the fact that the population of the United States is aging, it is important for the future of public health in the country to better understand the performance and impact of dementia. These studies can influence and promote efforts to improve public health. Providing more information about diseases and measures to prevent diseases means faster and better solutions