Cognitive-Training Programs for Older Adults: What Are They and Can They Enhance Mental Fitness?

Autor/inn/en	Thompson, Gordon; Foth, Dennis
Titel	Cognitive-Training Programs for Older Adults: What Are They and Can They Enhance Mental Fitness?
Quelle	In: Educational Gerontology, 31 (2005) 8, S.603-626 (24 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0360-1277
Schlagwörter	Skill Development; Psychologists; Physical Health; Thinking Skills; Continuing Education; Adult Educators; Older Adults + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Psychologist; Psychologe; Psychologin; Gesundheitszustand; Denkfähigkeit; Weiterbildung; Adult education teacher; Adult education; Adult training; Teacher; Teachers; Adult educator; Erwachsenenbildner; Erwachsenenbildung; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Älterer Erwachsener
Abstract	People are living longer, and in better physical health, than at any other time in history. But what of their mental health? Does it decline with age, offsetting the gains made in physical health and longevity? Can it be maintained? Can it improve? A review of the literature suggests that cognitive decline is not universal, pervasive, or irreversible. It also demonstrates that older adults can benefit from cognitive training. The challenge, however, is to provide such training in ways that are acceptable to older adults. The answer is to be found, firstly, in research that identifies best practices for cognitive skill development in ecologically valid activities involving older adults, psychologists, and adult educators. These best practices can then serve to assist educators to design continuing education programs and other activities that are readily accessible, affordable, and enjoyable. (Author).
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Update	2017/4/10