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  • Gerontology

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  • Working memory (WM) deficits are a hallmark of age-related cognitive decline.
  • Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) affects a significant portion of the aging population, impacting daily functioning.
  • Effective interventions for WM enhancement in MCI are crucial for maintaining cognitive health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of Cogmed, a computerized WM training program, in older adults diagnosed with MCI.
  • To compare the effects of Cogmed training against a sham (placebo) computer program.
  • To assess the impact of the interventions on working memory, subjective memory, and functional abilities.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 68 community-dwelling older adults meeting MCI criteria.
  • Participants were assigned to either the Cogmed intervention or a sham computer program for 25 sessions over 5-7 weeks.
  • Cognitive assessments included WM tests, subjective memory scales (Cognitive Failures Questionnaire), and functional measures (Functional Activities Questionnaire) at pre-test, post-test, and follow-up.

Main Results:

  • Both Cogmed and sham groups showed improvements in working memory over time.
  • The Cogmed group demonstrated significantly better performance on the Span Board WM test compared to the sham group.
  • Cogmed participants reported greater subjective memory improvement and showed enhanced functional performance on the FAQ at follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Computerized working memory training, specifically Cogmed, can enhance WM in older adults with MCI.
  • Cogmed offers benefits beyond core WM tasks, including improved subjective memory and functional adaptation.
  • While both interventions showed some benefits, Cogmed demonstrated superior outcomes and higher participant satisfaction.