To Remember, or Not to Remember, That Is the Question

Overview

Objectives/Goals The goal of this experiment is to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of cognitive training aimed at improving memory functioning for people in the mild to moderate stages of AD (Alzheimer's Disease). Methods/Materials MATERIALS: Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) (A test used to determine what stage of AD a person is in), California Verbal Learning Test (CVLT) (A list consisting of nine objects), AD Patients (18 subjects in the mild to moderate stages of AD) I initially tested 25 subjects who had been diagnosed with AD with a test called the MMSE to eliminate those who were in the advanced stages. Next, I tested all of the remaining subjects with the CVLT. I tested the experimental group with the CVLT every Saturday morning, and spent the exact same amount of time with each member of the control group, but did not train them. I did this procedure by conducting a total of twelve trials over a period of five months. After the series of twelve trials, I used the CVLT to test both groups as a comparison in order to see if the training was effective. Results For my overall result, I found that cognitive training is significantly effective at improving the memory of people in the mild to moderate stages of AD, which strongly supports my hypothesis. Conclusions/Discussion The purpose of my experiment was to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of cognitive training aimed at improving memory functioning for people in the mild to moderate stages of AD. I hypothesized that cognitive interventions would improve the memory of people with AD who are in the mild to moderate stages. After conducting my experiment, I found that cognitive training is significantly effective at improving memory functioning, thus proving my hypothesis to be true.

Awards (1)

• First Place

Competition history

• CSEF 2010 Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only) · Entry J0617

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