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Technology-Enhanced Cognitive and Lifestyle Interventions in the Field of Aging, Memory, and Cognition: A Synthesis of Emerging Evidence (105556)
Session: On Demand
Room: Virtual Video Presentation
Presentation Type: Virtual Presentation
Preserving cognitive and functional health across aging populations is a central challenge in gerontology, encompassing individuals who are cognitively healthy as well as those with memory concerns, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or dementia. A growing body of research explores technology-enhanced cognitive interventions. This review synthesizes evidence from 133 recent studies identified through a systematic PubMed search, examining technology-supported approaches including computerized cognitive training (CCT), virtual reality (VR), digital and computer applications, and AI-based programs. Findings demonstrate that technology-based interventions can personalize cognitive health programs, enhance older adults’ motivation and engagement, and improve memory and cognitive performance. Technology also supports modifiable lifestyle activity programs. Programs combining multiple cognitive and lifestyle components consistently showed the greatest promise for optimizing cognitive, functional, and health outcomes in older adults. Study results also showed beneficial effects on biomarkers, neural connectivity in key brain networks, and overall brain health. Collectively, these studies suggest that a multi-component approach, integrating technology, cognitive training, physical exercise, and lifestyle modification, can effectively enhance cognitive, functional, and psychosocial health in older populations. These findings indicate that technology-based, non-pharmacological interventions offer scalable, evidence-based strategies to maintain and improve cognitive function, opening the door to a new era of digital health interventions in aging. Future work should prioritize culturally adapted, personalized, and widely accessible interventions with standardized outcome measures to ensure broad applicability, adherence, and long-term impact across diverse aging populations worldwide.
Authors:
Tara Rose, Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, United States
Jiachen Jin, USC Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, United States
About the Presenter(s)
Dr Tara Rose is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at University of Southern California in United States
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