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  • Cognitive reserve (CR) is a key factor in how individuals cope with brain damage.
  • Understanding CR's role is crucial for optimizing interventions in dementia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of cognitive reserve (CR) on cognitive training (CT) efficacy in dementia patients.
  • To determine if CR level predicts the success of cognitive rehabilitation.

Main Methods:

  • Eighty-six participants with mild to moderate dementia were assessed using the CR Index questionnaire (CRIq).
  • Participants underwent a cycle of cognitive training (CT).
  • Cognitive performance was measured using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) before (T0) and after (T1) CT.

Main Results:

  • CR was identified as a significant predictor of cognitive performance changes post-CT.
  • Patients with lower CR demonstrated more substantial improvements from CT compared to those with higher CR.
  • CR significantly modulated the effectiveness of the cognitive training program.

Conclusions:

  • Cognitive reserve is a critical factor influencing the outcomes of cognitive training in dementia.
  • CR level should be considered a predictive factor for the efficacy of neuropsychological rehabilitation in individuals with dementia.