Box 3.

Overview of MATS^* subjective memory test

Item	Response †
1. Remembering conversations	N	Y	DK
2. Word finding (e.g., coming up with the right word, tip-of-tongue phenomenon)	N	Y	DK
3. More difficulty remembering names (relative to age peers)	N	Y	DK
4. More difficulty learning new information (relative age to peers)	N	Y	DK
5. Finding everyday objects	N	Y	DK
6. Remembering what you entered a room to do	N	Y	DK
7. Memory now compared to the best it's ever been	N	Y	DK
	same	worse
8. Memory compared to age peers	N	Y	DK
9. Effect on daily activities (e.g., social, vocational, recreational)	N	Y	DK
10. Progression over time (Duration)	Years ____________‡
	Months ____________
11. Evaluation or treatment for memory loss (specify evaluation type and any medications)	N	Y	DK
12. Other problems with memory (in addition to those already mentioned)	N	Y	DK
Additional Question: Age of onset of memory problems and duration/course	N	Y	DK

^*MATS = Memory and Aging Telephone Screen; complete test protocols available upon request.

^†Responses receive a score of 0 for “no” or “same” and 1 point for “yes” or “worse.” Participants are encouraged to provide valid, scorable responses for all items. Total score is derived by summing the points attained (range = 0 - 12).

^‡This item is not scored.