RESEARCH ADVANCES USING DIGITAL METHODS TO ASSESS COGNITION IN OLDER ADULTS
2024
Digital Methods for Assessing Cognition in Older Adults
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Author Information
Author(s): Britton Karysa, Hawks Zoe, Sliwinski Martin, Thompson Louisa, Wilks Hannah, Van Bogart Karina, Beck Emorie
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
Digital methods can effectively assess cognition and contextual factors in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Digital cognitive assessments can screen for cognitive decline in primary care.
- Links between glucose and cognition were investigated using wearable sensors.
- Environmental and affective influences are important in assessing cognition.
- Loneliness is associated with self-reported memory lapses in older adults.
- Psychosocial factors influence cognitive variation throughout the day.
Takeaway
This study shows that using technology can help us understand how older people think and remember things better.
Methodology
The symposium discusses various digital cognitive assessment methods, including self-administered tests and smartphone-based assessments.
Participant Demographics
Older adults.
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