Benefits of computer-based memory and attention training in healthy older adults.

• DOI: 10.1037/a0037477
• Publication Date: 2014-09-22T15:46:13Z
• Authors: Caroline Chambon; Cathy Herrera; Patricia Romaiguere; Véronique Paban; Béatrice Alescio-...
• Keywords: Reconstructive memory; Modality effect; Recall test; Context-dependent memory; Modality (human–computer interaction)

Multifactorial cognitive training programs have a positive effect on cognition in healthy older adults. Among the age-sensitive domains, episodic memory is most affected. In present study, we evaluated benefits of computer-based and attention training. We targeted consciously controlled processes at encoding minimizing processing retrieval, by using more familiarity than recollection during recognition. Such an approach emphasizes prevents subjects from reinforcing their own errors. Results showed that improved recognition performances induced near transfer to recall. The largest benefits, however, were for tasks with high mental load. Improvement free recall depended modality recall; semantic was but not spatial addition, far also observed better self-perception self-esteem participants. Finally, 6-month follow up, maintenance only challenge now corroborate objective measures everyday life executive functioning.