Cognitive resilience/reserve: Myth or reality? A review of definitions and measurement methods

CONCLUSIONS: The review underscores the significance of comprehending CR in the context of both normal and pathological brain aging and emphasizes the importance of further research to identify and enhance this protective factor for cognitive preservation in both healthy and neurologically impaired older individuals.HIGHLIGHTS: This review examines the concept of cognitive reserve in brain aging, in the context of dementia and its early stages. We have evaluated the methods commonly used to define and measure cognitive reserve. Sociobehavioral proxies, neuroimaging, and electrophysiological and genetic measures are discussed. The review emphasizes the importance of further research to identify and enhance this protective factor for cognitive preservation.PMID:38477378 | DOI:10.1002/alz.13744
Source: The Journal of Alzheimers Association - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research