Abstract Capacities for abstract thinking and problem-solving are central to human cognition. Processes of abstraction allow the transfer of experiences and knowledge between contexts helping us make informed decisions in new or changing contexts. While we are often inclined to relate such reasoning capacities to individual minds and brains, they may in fact be contingent […]
Published on September 13, 2023
BackgroundCurrent primary care cognitive assessment tools are either crude or time-consuming instruments that can only detect cognitive impairment when it is well established. This leads to unnecessary or late referrals to memory services, by which time the disease may have already progressed into more severe stages. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some memory services have […]
Published on September 13, 2023
Imagine being lost in a thick fog, not knowing which direction to take. That’s what it can feel like for older adults with Alzheimer’s who also battle depression. But fear not, because a recent systematic review and meta-analysis has found a beacon of hope: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Think of CBT as a knowledgeable guide, […]
Published on September 13, 2023
