Cognitive rehabilitation in the elderly: overview and future directions.
This study provides an overview of the papers emanating from the experimental trial that evaluated a new cognitive rehabilitation program in older adults who were experiencing normal cognitive decline. The main features of the design are summarized, along with evidence that the training produced long-lasting improvement in memory performance, goal management, and psychosocial status. The benefits were attributed to several factors, including the program's emphasis on techniques that promoted efficient strategic processing. Limitations of the program and directions for future research are discussed.
Winocur
Gordon
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Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. gwinocur@rotman-baycrest.on.ca
Craik
Fergus I M
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Levine
Brian
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Robertson
Ian H
IH
Binns
Malcolm A
MA
Alexander
Michael
M
Black
Sandra
S
Dawson
Deirdre
D
Palmer
Heather
H
McHugh
Tara
T
Stuss
Donald T
DT
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D005544:Forecasting; D005625:Frontal Lobe / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D009484:Neuropsychology / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends*; D011584:Psychology