Abstract
Memory functions decline with age. Many people are interested in methods of improving memory functions. To meet that need, we developed the concept of "smart ageing": a positive acceptance of the later stages in life. It characterizes ageing as a series of developmental stages of intellectual maturity. Based on the smart ageing concept, we introduce the beneficial effects of intervention programs incorporating cognitive training (working memory, episodic memory, and brain training games), exercise training (combination exercise), and nutrition (orange juice consumption) intervention in healthy elderly people. This chapter presents the following evidence. Cognitive training using working memory training and using "Brain Age" can improve working memory and short-term memory performance. Cognitive training using episodic memory training, exercise training using combination exercise, and nutrition intervention using flavonoid consumption can improve episodic memory performance. Finally, we discuss the future directions of intervention programs that can be used to improve memory functions.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Memory in a Social Context |
| Subtitle of host publication | Brain, Mind, and Society |
| Publisher | Springer Japan |
| Pages | 269-280 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9784431565918 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9784431565895 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2017 Dec 15 |
Keywords
- Brain training games
- Cognitive improvement
- Cognitive training
- Exercise
- Nutrition
- Transfer effect
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)
- Neuroscience(all)
- Psychology(all)