scholarly journals EFFECT ASSESSMENT OF A COGNITIVE TRAINING PLATFORM IN HEALTHY OLDER ADULTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 1032-1035
Author(s):  
Antonia Yaneva ◽  
Nonka Mateva
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Cognitive Functions ◽  
Cognitive Status ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Computerized Cognitive Training ◽  
Negative Results ◽  
Healthy Elderly ◽  
Traditional Programs

Cognitive interventions, especially cognitive training, may improve cognitive functions in healthy older adults. Computerized cognitive training platforms offer several advantages over traditional programs for cognitive training and stimulation. The focus of this article is the methodology of the studies that apply a particular online training program. We investigate the effectiveness of several studies for cognitive training in healthy elderly people and evaluate reported outcomes and potential bias and what factors determine, influence or contribute to the positive or negative results. The post-intervention scores demonstrate that computerized cognitive training may enhance some cognitive functions and the overall cognitive status but there is need for additional research to prove its effectiveness.

scholarly journals Few Effects of a 5-Week Adaptive Computerized Cognitive Training Program in Healthy Older Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 258-273
Author(s):  
Sheida Rabipour ◽  
Cassandra Morrison ◽  
Jessica Crompton ◽  
Marcelo Petrucelli ◽  
Murillo de Oliveira Gonçalves Germano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Computerized Cognitive Training

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Computerized Cognitive Training Combined With Whole Body Cryotherapy in Improving Cognitive Functions in Older Adults. A Case Control Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrianna Senczyszyn ◽  
Renata Wallner ◽  
Dorota Maria Szczesniak ◽  
Mateusz Łuc ◽  
Joanna Rymaszewska
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Cognitive Functions ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Computerized Cognitive Training

Objectives: Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD) and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) are common in elderly population, and constitute a high-risk group for progression to dementia. Innovative, complex, and engaging non-pharmacological methods of cognitive stimulation, implementable at this stage, are needed. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of Computerized Cognitive Training (CCT) combined with Whole Body Stimulation (WBC) on cognitive functions of older adults with SCD and MCI.Methods: A 9-week single-blind pre/post case control trial was conducted. The study enrolled 84 adults aged 60 or older, allocated to one of two intervention groups: EG; CCT with psychoeducation, EG2; CCT with psychoeducation and 10 WBC sessions, or the control group (CG), which comprised patients receiving usual care. The primary outcome measures were cognitive functions evaluated with MoCA scale and several other neuropsychological tools. Depressive symptoms assessed with the GDS scale constituted the secondary outcome measures.Results: The results show evidence for increased performance in the assessment of general cognitive functioning in both EGs (p ≤ 0.05). Significant improvement was also visible in several cognitive domains, such as verbal fluency (EG1 & EG2), learning ability and immediate memory (EG1 & EG2), delayed memory (EG2), attentional control (EG1), and information processing (EG2) (p ≤ 0.05). However, only in the group with combined interventions (CCT + WBC) the participants presented significantly less depressive symptoms (p ≤ 0.05).Conclusions: The results of the study suggest that CCT, especially in combination with WBC, might be a practical and effective method of improving cognitive performance. Moreover, this combination leads to a reduction of depressive symptoms.

scholarly journals Computerized Cognitive Training in Healthy Older Adults: Baseline Cognitive Level and Subjective Cognitive Concerns Predict Training Outcome

Health ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. 20-55
Author(s):  
Elke Kalbe ◽  
Christophe Bintener ◽  
Anja Ophey ◽  
Christian Reuter ◽  
Stefan Göbel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Cognitive Level ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Computerized Cognitive Training ◽  
Training Outcome

scholarly journals Few Effects of a 5-week Computerized Cognitive Training Program in Healthy Older Adults

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheida Rabipour ◽  
Cassandra Morrison ◽  
Jessica Crompton ◽  
Marcelo Petrucelli ◽  
Murillo de Oliveira Gonçalves Germano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Cognitive Aging ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Control Program ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Computerized Cognitive Training

AbstractComputerized cognitive training programs are becoming increasingly popular and practical for cognitive aging. Nevertheless, basic questions remain about the benefits of such programs, and about the degree to which participant expectations might influence training and transfer. Here we examined a commercial cognitive training program (Activate) in a 5-week double-blind, pseudo-randomized placebo-controlled trial. Based on a priori power analysis, we recruited 99 healthy older adults 59-91 years of age (M = 68.87, SD = 6.31; 69 women), assigning them to either the intervention or an active control program (Sudoku and n-back working memory exercises). We subdivided both groups into high and low expectation priming conditions, to probe for effects of participants’ expectations on training and transfer. We assessed transfer using a battery of standard neuropsychological and psychosocial measures that had been agreed to by the training program developers. We planned and pre-registered our analyses (on osf.io). The majority (88%) of participants progressed through the training, and most provided positive feedback about it. Similarly, the majority (80%) of participants believed they were truly training their brains. Yet, transfer of training was minimal. Also minimal were any effects of expectations on training and transfer, although participants who received high expectation priming tended to engage more with their assigned program overall. Our findings suggest limited benefits ofActivatetraining on cognition and psychosocial wellbeing in healthy older adults, at least under the conditions we used.

scholarly journals Exploring Factors Contribute to Adhering in Computerized Cognitive Training Among Healthy Older Adults in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 487-487
Author(s):  
Siman Lv ◽  
Cuiping Ni ◽  
Yu Liu
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Brain Function ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cognitive Intervention ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Computerized Cognitive Training ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Computerized cognitive intervention has the potential to enhance cognition among healthy older adults. However, little is known of the factors associated with adherence in computerized cognitive training among healthy older adults in China. This study was designed to explore these factors utilizing a descriptive qualitative method. A semi-structured interview was used to interview 13 informants. The analysis suggested that factors associated with adherence to the computerized cognitive intervention, included 3 core themes:(1) individual characteristics, with three subthemes of “having free time”, “emotion”, and “persistence characteristics”; (2) encouragement, with three subthemes of “peer group support”, “support from healthcare professional”, and “supervision from facilitators”; and (3) self-recognized improvement related to training, with two subthemes of “better brain function” and “emotion improved”. The results revealed multi-factors promote adherence including personal and social aspects.

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