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Episodic memory training in elderly: A systematic review
André Rocha Mendonça1, Lucas Machado Loureiro1, Carlos Eduardo Nórte1,2
1Department of Psychology, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Frontiers in Psychology
|August 15, 2022
Summary
Cognitive training effectively enhances episodic memory in older adults, including those with dementia. This non-pharmacological approach mitigates age-related memory decline and its social impacts.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Gerontology
- Psychology
Background:
- Episodic memory, crucial for recalling experiences and future planning, declines with aging, affecting the elderly's social and psychological well-being.
- Cognitive training offers a non-pharmacological intervention to counteract age-related episodic memory deficits.
Approach:
- A systematic review was conducted on studies investigating cognitive training for episodic memory in healthy and clinically diagnosed elderly individuals.
- Searches were performed across PubMed, PsycNET, Web of Science, and SciELO using keywords related to episodic memory, training, and aging/dementia.
Key Points:
- 23 studies were included from an initial 572, analyzing intervention characteristics (sample, control, training type, duration) and outcomes.
- Results demonstrated the effectiveness of various cognitive training methods for improving episodic memory.
Conclusions:
- Episodic memory training can lessen cognitive decline in both healthy aging and dementia, yielding social, psychological, and economic benefits.
- Further research is warranted to explore the utility of episodic memory training in diverse elderly populations.
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