Ongoing research is directed at examining the underlying mechanisms of effective cognitive interventions. Specifically, we are determining the key processes that mediate training effects on cognitive and everyday functional performance. To this end, we are currently examining both behavioral mediators and the underlying neural mechanisms of cognitive training effects. We are also interested in how training-induced neural changes in the brain are related to improvements in cognitive behavioral performance.
Our research is aimed at improving the effectiveness of cognitive training techniques to compensate for age-related cognitive decline. Ultimately, our goal is to promote health, well-being, and independence among older adults.
We are seeking volunteers age 60 and older for research studies aimed at preventing dementia. We are seeking healthy volunteers without signs of dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease or who have mild cognitive impairment.
You may qualify if you:
Edwards, J.D. Xu, H., Clark, D. O, Guey, L. Ross, L.A., & Unverzagt, F. (2017). Cognitive speed of processing training reduces dementia risk. Alzheimer's & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trci.2017.09.002
Edwards, J.D., *Fausto, B.A., *Tetlow, A.M., *Corona, R.T., *Valdes, E.G. (2017). Systematic review and meta-analyses of useful field of view cognitive training. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2017.11.004
Edwards, J.D., Lister, J.J., Lin, F.R., Andel, R., Brown, L.M., & Wood, J. (2016). Association of hearing impairment and subsequent driving mobility in older adults. The Gerontologist. 10.1093/geront/gnw009