Tag Archives: Cognitive Reserve Hypothesis

Brain Training in Later Life: Limited Value for Prevention of Cognitive Decline? (BBC News / BMJ / NHS Digital)

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A Scottish study indicates that self-reported intellectual engagement (in the form of performing puzzles, crosswords and other problem-solving activities) during later life has little influence on the trajectory of decline of memory or mental processing speed. The cognitive reserve … Continue reading →

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Further Confirmation of the Benefits of Education for Cognitive Reserve? (NHS Choices / BMJ)

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A detailed investigation into modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer’s Disease provides further confirmation that levels of educational attainment are associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease. The following NHS Choices Behind the Headlines critical appraisal provides a … Continue reading →

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Re-Examining the Potential of Brain Training for Reducing Risk of Developing Dementia (NHS Choices / Alzheimer’s & Dementia)

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary There appears to be some evidence that brain training (cognitive stimulation) using computer-based memory training games may assist in the preservation of cognitive functioning in older adults, aged 65 or above, and might have some limited potential to help … Continue reading →

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Recommendations For Cognitively Stimulating Activities to Promote Lasting Brain Health (BBC News / GCBH)

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) has released a report which summarises evidence-based recommendations for the public on adopting cognitively stimulating activities which may help to minimise cognitive decline. Brain training games appear to provide few of the … Continue reading →

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Cognitive Reserve: the Benefits of Mentally Challenging Occupations and Bilingualism (Daily Mail / Neurology / CMAJ / Neuropsychology)

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Research published in the Neurology journal suggests that having a challenging occupation can potentially halve the rate of decline in memory and thinking capacity in later life, compared to pursuing mentally undemanding work. Workers performing complex jobs (such as … Continue reading →

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Memory Lapses and Risk of Stroke (BBC News / Stroke)

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary People with a university education and who experience memory problems could be at higher risk of a stroke, according to epidemiological research performed at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Full Text Link Reference Memory lapses in well-educated may signal stroke risk. … Continue reading →

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More on the Cognitive Reserve Hypothesis (BBC News / Nature Neuroscience)

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A small study based at the University of California suggests some people’s brains may have the ability to resist early damage arising in the initial stages of Alzheimer’s Disease. In elderly subjects asked to memorise a series of pictures … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Cognitive Reserve Hypothesis

Brain Training in Later Life: Limited Value for Prevention of Cognitive Decline? (BBC News / BMJ / NHS Digital)

Further Confirmation of the Benefits of Education for Cognitive Reserve? (NHS Choices / BMJ)

Re-Examining the Potential of Brain Training for Reducing Risk of Developing Dementia (NHS Choices / Alzheimer’s & Dementia)

Memory Lapses and Risk of Stroke (BBC News / Stroke)

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