title: Efficacy of a computerized cognitive training application for older adults with and without memory impairments.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  It has been shown that cognitive training might help to protect against age-related cognitive decline. Our aim was to evaluate the efficacy of a computerized cognitive training application and its near transfer effects on the cognitive status of older adults.
  
  
  METHODS
  Performance on the 7-Minute Screen at baseline and at the end of the program was analyzed by using a pre-post design. Adults aged 55 and older (n = 101; mean age ± standard deviation: 68.97 ± 5.81 years) with and without memory impairments were trained.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Significant improvements after the training program were found in memory, visuo-spatial and verbal fluency abilities, regardless of age, gender or education. Moreover, participants without significant memory impairments and those with Age-Associated Memory Impairment gained from the program more than subjects with mild cognitive impairment.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Computerized cognitive training programs, such as Telecognitio®, may be used as a practical and valuable tool in clinic to improve cognitive status.
authors.affiliation: Gerontology Research Group, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of A Coruña, Campus de Oza, 15006 A Coruña, Spain.
authors.forename: Ana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Maseda
authors.forename: José C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Millán-Calenti
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lorenzo-López
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Núñez-Naveira
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D060825:Cognitive Dysfunction / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000628:therapy*; D004493:Education / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012984:Software