The effects of an 8-week computerized cognitive training program in older adults: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given the world's aging population, it is important to identify strategies that promote healthy cognitive aging and minimize cognitive decline. Currently, no curative pharmaceutical therapy exists for cognitive impairment and dementia. As a result, there is much interest in lifestyle approaches. Specifically, complex mental activity, such as cognitive training, may be a promising method to combat cognitive decline in older adults. As such, the industry of commercial computerized cognitive training (CCT) applications has rapidly grown in the last decade. However, the efficacy of these commercial products is largely not established. Moreover, exercise is a recognized strategy for promoting cognitive outcomes in older adults and may augment the efficacy of computerized cogn

SUBMITTER: Ten Brinke LF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5789628 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature