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Long Lasting Memories (LLM) is an integrated ICT platform which combines cognitive exercises with physical activity in the framework of advance technologies. Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of LLM platform in the improvement of cognitive functions and depressive symptoms in healthy elderly and subjects with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Method: 267 healthy and MCI subjects consented to participate in the study (experimental group n=156; control group n=111). Before and after the intervention or the control period all participants were assessed with a complete battery of neuropsychological tests. Results: results showed an improvement after the LLM training in global cognitive function, in verbal memory, in processing speed, in episodic memory and depressive symptoms. The increase of age was associated with a decreased in the improvement of cognitive performance. Discussion: Results indicate that LLM is a promising solution for aged related cognitive decline and the improvement of cognitive functions in MCI.
This study was supported by the European Commission. Project 238904 under CIP/ICT PSP/2008/1.
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Franco, M. et al. (2013). Examining the Effectiveness of a New Software Technology Platform for Cognitive and Physical Training in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Healthy Older Adults. In: Pons, J., Torricelli, D., Pajaro, M. (eds) Converging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation. Biosystems & Biorobotics, vol 1. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-34546-3_149
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