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

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  • C. Requena

    (University of León)

  • P. Alvarez-Merino

    (University of León)

  • G. W. Rebok

    (Johns Hopkins University)

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 (

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  • C. Requena & P. Alvarez-Merino & G. W. Rebok, 2019. "Age- and education-adjusted normative data for the Rivermead Behavioural Memory Test (RBMT)," European Journal of Ageing, Springer, vol. 16(4), pages 473-480, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:eujoag:v:16:y:2019:i:4:d:10.1007_s10433-019-00514-0
    DOI: 10.1007/s10433-019-00514-0
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    1. Matthias Kliegel & Susanne Iwarsson & Morten Wahrendorf & Nadia Minicuci & Marja J. Aartsen, 2020. "The European Journal of Ageing at the beginning of the Decade of Healthy Ageing," European Journal of Ageing, Springer, vol. 17(1), pages 1-2, March.

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