Age- and education-adjusted normative data for the Rivermead Behavioural Memory Test (RBMT)

C. Requena (), P. Alvarez-Merino () and G. W. Rebok ()
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C. Requena: University of León
P. Alvarez-Merino: University of León
G. W. Rebok: Johns Hopkins University

European Journal of Ageing, 2019, vol. 16, issue 4, No 7, 473-480

Abstract: Abstract The original Rivermead Behavioural Memory Test (RBMT) suggests a cutoff global score of 10 points. However, this limit may be too stringent for older adults attending memory training programs, particularly for those with low education levels. This study aims to provide appropriately adjusted age and education norms for the RBMT. Data from 711 subjects were grouped based on age (65–67, 68–71, 72–75 and 76–83) and education level (primary school, high school and university studies). The data exhibit a clear trend of scores decreasing with age. The diminution in scores does not reach trend levels of significance between neighboring (

Keywords: Everyday memory; RBMT; Older adults; Age; Instrumental study (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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