The Impact of Cognitive Reserve on Cognitive Functions in the Elderly: A Neuropsychological Investigation

• DOI: 10.1002/alz.092995
• Publication Date: 2025-01-03T14:28:27Z
• Authors: Daphne Gasparre; Elisabetta Ricciardi; Chiara Abbatantuono; Laura Prontu; Federica Marocchino; Madia Marika Biasi; Giulia Paparella; Alessandro Introna; Alessandro Caffò; Maria Fara De Caro; Paolo Taurisano
• Keywords: Cognitive reserve; Cognitive Decline; Cognitive skill

Abstract Background Cognitive reserve (CR) represents the susceptibility to age‐related brain changes or Alzheimer’s disease‐related pathology. It is ability withstand effects of aging and neurological damage. Several factors influence CR, including education, work, activites, mental activity, social networks, which play a crucial role in an individual’s preserve global cognitive functioning counteract decline. Boosting has become relevant focus our efforts. In this study, we aim investigate how could decline elderly. Method Targeted neuropsychological assessment were administered patients with Mild Impairment dementia. We analyse through software R 4.3.2., relationship between other functions such as attention memory capabilities. Results Our preliminary findings suggest clear correlation higher improved performance on these tests. This connection appeared particularly significant early stages deterioration (Mild Impairment). words notion posits prospect interventions capable mitigating diminishing Conclusions CR key across aging. particular individuals MCI prevent contrast boosting their for example doing more activities, learning new language, gaining skills, physical activities. Further research needed fully grasp devise methods extend order promote health.