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Table 5 Mean HDS-R scores of older adults and their family members who notice forgetfulness.

From: Discrepancy in the perception of symptoms of cognitive decline between older adults and their family members: results of the Toyama dementia survey

 

n = 663

 

Family

 

HDS-R scores, mean ± SD

 

Perception of forgetfulness

Yes

No

Older adults notice their forgetfulness

Older adults

HDS-R scores, mean ± SD

Yes

15.5 ± 8.05

24.9 ± 6.53

22.7 ± 8.00

No

13.0 ± 8.94

27.0 ± 3.98

 

Family members notice the forgetfulness of older adults

14.7 ± 8.30