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Vanessa Bisol1, Bárbara Luzia Covatti Malcorra2, Bárbara Rusch da Rocha1
1Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Escola de Ciências da Saúde e da Vida, Curso de Psicologia, Porto Alegre RS, Brazil.
Online cognitive stimulation using language activities significantly improved episodic memory in older adults. This telepractice intervention shows promise for preventing or reducing memory decline in aging populations.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Cognitive Science
- Neuroscience of Aging
- Telehealth and Cognitive Interventions
Background:
- Global population aging necessitates cognitive health initiatives.
- Episodic memory (EM) decline is a key feature of cognitive aging and Alzheimer's disease.
- Online cognitive stimulation programs offer accessible interventions for older adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a telepractice-based language intervention on episodic memory.
- To assess changes in five episodic memory tasks before and after the intervention.
Main Methods:
- A 15-session daily online intervention program was delivered to 49 women (aged 57-83).
- Participants completed pre- and post-intervention cognitive assessments measuring episodic memory.
- Episodic memory was assessed using the BALE, ACE-R, BBRC, and Face and Name Recall Test.
Main Results:
- Episodic memory scores improved significantly in four out of five assessed tasks post-intervention.
- Consistent higher scores were observed in post-intervention assessments.
- Language-based cognitive stimulation via telepractice demonstrated positive effects on episodic memory.
Conclusions:
- Telepractice interventions utilizing language activities are effective for older adults.
- This approach can help prevent, reduce, or rehabilitate episodic memory deficits.
- Further research into telepractice for cognitive health in aging populations is warranted.
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