Results—Training in use of a notebook/calendar system significantly improved adherence over
those who received the calendars but no training. Functional ability and memory self efficacy
significantly improved for those who received MSS training. Change in functional ability
remained significantly better in the intervention group than in the control group out to 8 week
follow up. Care partners in the intervention group demonstrated improved mood by 8 week and 6
month follow-up, while control care partners reported worse caregiver burden by 6 month follow
up.
Conclusions—MSS training resulted in improvement in ADLs and sense of memory self