2 results match your criteria: "a Georgia Neurosurgical Institute[Affiliation]"
Cognitive Training Program to Improve Working Memory in Older Adults with MCI.
Clin Gerontol
March 2018
a Georgia Neurosurgical Institute, Macon , Georgia , USA.
Objectives: Deficits in working memory (WM) are associated with age-related decline. We report findings from a clinical trial that examined the effectiveness of Cogmed, a computerized program that trains WM. We compare this program to a Sham condition in older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMemory intervention: the value of a clinical holistic program for older adults with memory impairments.
Aging Ment Health
March 2014
a Georgia Neurosurgical Institute, Macon , GA , USA.
Article Synopsis
- Cognitive training can enhance attention and working memory in older adults, particularly those with various memory complaints from mild impairment to dementia.
- A 7-session program focused on concentration, mindfulness, exercise, stress reduction, socialization, diet, and identity was implemented across multiple cohorts of older adults (N = 112) with positive outcomes.
- Improvements were noted in memory and function, with Low and Medium Risk Groups performing better than the High Risk Group, indicating that holistic memory training is beneficial for older adults, especially those with fewer memory issues.