Conversations as a Means to Delay the Onset of Alzheimer's Disease

Past epidemiological studies have demonstrated that larger social networks, or more frequent
social interactions, could have potential protective effects on the incidence of Alzheimer's
Disease (AD). However, in those studies, indicators of social interactions were often
broad, and included distinct elements that affected cognition and overall health. the
investigators will examine whether conversation-based cognitive stimulations have positive
effects on general, and domain-specific cognitive functions among the elderly. Face-to-face
communication will be conducted through the use of personal computers, webcams, and
user-friendly simple interactive Internet programs to allow participants to have social
engagement while staying at their home and also for the cost effective execution of the
study.