Decline in brain health and associated loss of cognitive function in healthy aging decreases quality of life.We need better tools to both enhance brain health and improve cognitive performance in healthy brain aging so that it can be delayed, reduced, or even reversed. The present proposal is designed to evaluate the pairing of cognitive training with a non-invasive neurostimulation technology that has shown promise in both increasing neuroplasticity and in enhancing cognitive performance, transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation (tVNS).
Age range
65 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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Hopkins Verbal Learning Test (Total Immediate Recall)
Timeframe: At baseline (intake assessment) and at the post-intervention assessment conducted following completion of the 2-week cognitive training intervention (approximately 2 to 3 weeks after baseline, depending on scheduling).
Hopkins Verbal Learning Test (Total Delayed Recall)
Timeframe: At baseline (intake assessment) and at the post-intervention assessment conducted following completion of the 2-week cognitive training intervention (approximately 2 to 3 weeks after baseline, depending on scheduling).
Hopkins Verbal Learning Test (Total Retention)
Timeframe: At baseline (intake assessment) and at the post-intervention assessment conducted following completion of the 2-week cognitive training intervention (approximately 2 to 3 weeks after baseline, depending on scheduling).
Hopkins Verbal Learning Test (Recognition)
Timeframe: At baseline (intake assessment) and at the post-intervention assessment conducted following completion of the 2-week cognitive training intervention (approximately 2 to 3 weeks after baseline, depending on scheduling).
NIH Toolbox Fluid Cognitive Composite
Timeframe: At baseline (intake assessment) and at the post-intervention assessment conducted following completion of the 2-week cognitive training intervention (approximately 2 to 3 weeks after baseline, depending on scheduling).