Adults age 65 and older who completed five to six weeks of cognitive speed training - in this case, speed of processing ...

This simple pen and paper test could suggest dementia risk - The Clock Drawing Test has long been used to screen brain health, and can indicate cognitive decline ...

A large, long-term study found that playing a brain training video game may help protect the brain against dementia for ...

The 5-Cog assessment tool helped improve dementia-related care in primary care patients. 5-Cog tripled the odds that a patient would receive a dementia-related intervention within 90 days. The quick ...

Memory and reasoning training showed no protective effect, only speed training + follow-up sessions In A Nutshell Older ...

Dedicated memory tests on smartphones enable the detection of 'mild cognitive impairment', a condition that may indicate Alzheimer's disease, with high accuracy. Dedicated memory tests on smartphones ...

A "promising lead" may move the field into developing effective interventions, NIA directo ...

Misplaced your keys again? Blanked on the name of your neighbor’s dog? Don’t panic: Occasional forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. But if you have a sneaking suspicion that your memory lapses ...