Cognitive Stimulation Programs in Healthy Elderly: A Review
Author Information
Author(s): Sarah Tardif, Martine Simard
Primary Institution: École de Psychologie, Université Laval
Hypothesis
Cognitive stimulation/training programs might have an impact on cognitive reserve in healthy elderly individuals.
Conclusion
The review found that cognitive stimulation programs can lead to significant improvements in memory, attention, and executive functions among healthy elderly participants.
Supporting Evidence
- Improvements were observed on at least one outcome measure in each study included in this paper.
- Nine out of 14 studies targeted memory as the principal cognitive function to train or stimulate.
- Thirteen out of 14 studies recruited participants from the community.
Takeaway
This study looked at different brain exercises for older people and found that they can help improve memory and thinking skills.
Methodology
The study reviewed 14 cognitive intervention programs targeting healthy elderly participants, analyzing their efficacy based on various cognitive functions.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the varied methodologies and participant demographics across the studies reviewed.
Limitations
The diversity in training programs and small sample sizes made it difficult to draw clear conclusions about the efficacy of specific techniques.
Participant Demographics
The mean age of participants was 72.02 years, with 62% being women and a mean education level of 14.46 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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