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Sensorimotor adaptation in young and elderly humans.

Otmar Bock1, Stefan Schneider

  • 1Department of Physiology, German Sport University, D-50927, Köln, Germany. bock@dshs-koeln.de

Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews
|December 10, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Older adults show preserved sensorimotor adaptation, benefiting more from prior experience. However, this process may involve higher computational demands, potentially due to slower memory consolidation or strategy use.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Human Aging Research

Background:

  • The brain's adaptive capacity is crucial for interacting with dynamic environments.
  • Sensorimotor adaptation, while generally preserved in aging, may present unique challenges for older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of aging on sensorimotor adaptation.
  • To explore potential reasons for age-related differences in adaptation efficiency and computational load.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental investigation of sensorimotor adaptation tasks in older and younger adults.
  • Analysis of adaptation time course, benefit from prior experience, and inferred computational load.

Main Results:

  • Sensorimotor adaptation is largely preserved in older adults, with potentially greater benefits from previous adaptive experiences.

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  • Older adults may experience a higher computational load during sensorimotor adaptation.
  • Potential explanations include slower long-term motor memory consolidation or difficulties utilizing supplementary cognitive strategies.

    • Conclusions:

    • Age-related deficits in sensorimotor adaptation are generally mild.
    • Increased computational load in older adults might be mitigated through extended practice.
    • Further research can explore interventions to reduce computational demands and enhance adaptation in seniors.