Cognitive Screening and Cognitive Training in Seniors
Status: | Completed |
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Conditions: | Cognitive Studies |
Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
Healthy: | No |
Age Range: | 50 - Any |
Updated: | 12/9/2017 |
Start Date: | January 2012 |
End Date: | December 2017 |
This study will provide cognitive screenings for seniors age 50 and older. It will also
investigate the benefits of two different cognitive training programs for seniors who have
lower baseline performance on memory and/or gist reasoning tests.
investigate the benefits of two different cognitive training programs for seniors who have
lower baseline performance on memory and/or gist reasoning tests.
This study consists of two parts which includes cognitive screening and cognitive training.
Participants will initially participate in the cognitive screening portion of the study. If
qualified, participants will participate in the cognitive training portion of this study
which includes additional cognitive communication, neuropsychological testing, and EEG.
Participants will initially participate in the cognitive screening portion of the study. If
qualified, participants will participate in the cognitive training portion of this study
which includes additional cognitive communication, neuropsychological testing, and EEG.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Cognitive complaints in the absence of dementia
- Participate in tasks involving motor abilities such as use of at least one arm and
hand
- Read, speak, and comprehend English
- At least 50 years of age
- Comprehend simple instructions, perform tasks, and take part in intervention
Exclusion Criteria:
- Not proficient in reading,comprehending, and speaking English
- History of learning disability, stroke, cognitive impairment, major psychiatric
illness, alcoholism, or substance abuse
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