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The loss of episodic memory severely impairs independent daily functioning

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SUPPORTED
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Is it true that the loss of episodic memory severely impairs independent daily functioning?

Yes. Evidence consistently shows that episodic memory plays a critical role in supporting independent daily functioning, with declines in memory capacity directly tied to impairments in instrumental and basic daily activities.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 3 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

The analysis

Papers [0], [4], and [5] directly investigate and confirm the strong relationship between episodic memory performance and functional abilities in daily living (IADLs/BADLs), providing clear empirical support for the claim. The remaining papers discuss tangential topics such as semantic memory, physical frailty, volunteering, schizophrenia therapeutics, or transcranial magnetic stimulation without contradicting the core premise.

Evidence for · 3
Longitudinal Changes in Memory and Executive Functioning are Associated with Longitudinal Change in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living in older adults
2008
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Farias, S., Cahn-Weiner, D., Harvey, D., Reed, B., Mungas, D., Kramer, J., & Chui, H. (2008). Longitudinal Changes in Memory and Executive Functioning are Associated with Longitudinal Change in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living in older adults. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1080/13854040802360558

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The Cognitive Scale of Basic and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living for Multidomain Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Patients: Validation of its Extended Version
2021
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Montoro-Membila, N., Montoro, M. A., Funes, M., & Rodríguez-Bailón, M. (2021). The Cognitive Scale of Basic and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living for Multidomain Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Patients: Validation of its Extended Version. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1355617721000758

Development and Validation of a Performance-Based Test to Assess Instrumental Activities of Daily Living in Spanish Older Adults
2018
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Pérez, J. A. L. & Menor, J. (2018). Development and Validation of a Performance-Based Test to Assess Instrumental Activities of Daily Living in Spanish Older Adults. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1027/1015-5759/a000352

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