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TitleGoogle Calendar Enhances Prospective Memory in Alzheimer's Disease: A Case Report.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2017
AuthorsHaj, MEl, Gallouj, K, Antoine, P
JournalJ Alzheimers Dis
Volume57
Issue1
Pagination285-291
Date Published2017
ISSN1875-8908
Abstract

We investigated whether an external memory aid (i.e., Google Calendar) would alleviate prospective memory compromise in a patient with mild Alzheimer's disease. The patient was asked in the baseline phase to perform three prospective targeted events (e.g., attending her weekly bridge game at the community club) and three prospective control events (e.g., buying her weekly magazine). The same six prospective events were assessed in the intervention phase but the targeted-events were cued by Google Calendar while the control-events were not. Results showed less omission of the targeted events in the training phase than in the baseline phase, suggesting a positive effect of Google Calendar. This case report offers a unique view into how smartphone calendars may alleviate prospective memory compromise in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease.

DOI10.3233/JAD-161283
Alternate JournalJ. Alzheimers Dis.
PubMed ID28222535
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