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Minding the aging brain: technology-enabled cognitive training for healthy elders.

Joshua R Steinerman¹

¹Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1165 Morris Park Avenue, Room 334B, Bronx, NY 10461, USA. joshua.steinerman@einstein.yu.edu

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Cognitive Psychology
Behavioral Intervention

Background:

Cognitive training is a theory-driven intervention.
Neurotechnology offers advantages for cognitive enhancement.
Technology-enabled cognitive training is a growing research area.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the potential of technology-enabled cognitive training.
To discuss its application in diverse settings.
To highlight remaining methodological challenges.

Main Methods:

Literature review of technology-enabled cognitive training.
Analysis of neurocognitive mechanisms.
Examination of evidence in consumer, research, clinical, and public health.

Main Results:

Technology-enabled cognitive training is a promising modality.
Evidence supports its use for promoting positive cognition.
Methodological challenges and an emerging evidence base exist.

Conclusions:

Cognitive training requires strong conceptual frameworks.
Neurotechnology enhances cognitive training delivery.
Recommendations for healthy elders are tentative due to the evolving evidence.