What predicts memory complaints of older individuals living in the Sardinian Blue Zone? An exploratory interdisciplinary approach

(1) = 7.484 p = .485). Better Perceived physical health (OR = 0.64, 95% CI [0.48, 0.84], p = .001) and memory self-efficacy (OR = 0.80, 95% CI [0.67, 0.96], p = .014), reduced sedentary behavior (OR < 0.001, p = .018), and higher daily steps (OR = 1.00, p = .016) predicted fewer memory complaints, explaining 23.5% to 39.9% of the variance based on GDS-item10 score. In conclusion, objective data on mobility and sedentary behavior and subjective health-related evaluations converge to predict subjective memory complaints among older adults who are aging successfully.

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Experimental Gerontology
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2026-04-15
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2026.113133
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Cognitive Functions and Memory
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What predicts memory complaints of older individuals living in the Sardinian Blue Zone? An exploratory interdisciplinary approach

Maria Chiara Fastame, Massimiliano Pau, Benedetta Brandas
Experimental Gerontology
Cognitive Functions and Memory
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What predicts memory complaints of older individuals living in the Sardinian Blue Zone? An exploratory interdisciplinary approach

Maria Chiara Fastame, Massimiliano Pau, Benedetta Brandas
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(1) = 7.484 p = .485). Better Perceived physical health (OR = 0.64, 95% CI [0.48, 0.84], p = .001) and memory self-efficacy (OR = 0.80, 95% CI [0.67, 0.96], p = .014), reduced sedentary behavior (OR < 0.001, p = .018), and higher daily steps (OR = 1.00, p = .016) predicted fewer memory complaints, explaining 23.5% to 39.9% of the variance based on GDS-item10 score. In conclusion, objective data on mobility and sedentary behavior and subjective health-related evaluations converge to predict subjective memory complaints among older adults who are aging successfully.

Experimental GerontologyVol. 218
University of Cagliari (IT)
Openalex Percentile: Top 21%
Cognitive Functions and Memory
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