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The effects of a computer-based cognitive and physical training program in a healthy and mildly cognitive impaired aging sample.

ΤίτλοςThe effects of a computer-based cognitive and physical training program in a healthy and mildly cognitive impaired aging sample.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsGonzález-Palau, F., Franco M., Bamidis P., Losada R., Parra E., Papageorgiou S. G., & Vivas A. B.
JournalAging Ment Health
Volume18
Issue7
Pagination838-46
Date Published2014 Sep
ISSN1364-6915
Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The Long Lasting Memories (LLM) program concerns a newly integrated platform which combines cognitive exercises with physical activity within the context of advanced technologies. The main objective of this study was to present the preliminary results that determine the possible effectiveness of the LLM program in the improvement of cognitive functions and symptoms of depression in healthy elderly and subjects with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).METHOD: Fifty healthy and MCI subjects participated in the study. All of them received one hour's physical training and 35 minutes' cognitive training, 3 times a week, during the 12 weeks of the program. Before and after the intervention all participants were assessed using a battery of neuropsychological tests.RESULTS: The results showed a significant improvement after the LLM training in global cognitive function, in verbal memory, in attention, in episodic memory and symptoms of depression.CONCLUSION: This study indicates that LLM is a promising solution for older adults with and without cognitive impairment, maintaining their wellbeing with few professional and technical requirements.

DOI10.1080/13607863.2014.899972
Alternate JournalAging Ment Health
PubMed ID24697325

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