Five-year effects of cognitive training in individuals with mild cognitive impairment.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In a 5-year follow-up study, we investigated the enduring effects of cognitive training on older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Methods

A randomized controlled single-blind trial involved 145 older adults with MCI, assigned to cognitive training (MEMO+), an active control psychosocial intervention, or a no-contact condition. Five-year effects were measured on immediate and delayed memory recall, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment screening test (MoCA), self-reported strategy use, and daily living difficulties.

Results

At follow-up, participants who received cognitive training showed a smaller decline in delayed memory and maintained MoCA scores, contrasting with greater declines in the control groups. Cognitive training participants outperfor

SUBMITTER: Belleville S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11378074 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature