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[September 10, 2024]

The article highlights groundbreaking research at the ±«Óãtv (±«Óãtv) called the PACT Research Study (Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training), aimed at preventing cognitive decline through brain exercises. Participants, aged 65 or older and cognitively healthy, engage in adaptive, computerized brain training for a few hours weekly from home. The study aims to find a non-pharmaceutical method to slow or prevent dementia. Dr. Jennifer O’Brien, an Associate Professor, is leading the research at ±«Óãtv. She emphasizes that the exercises adapt to the participants' abilities, becoming more challenging as they progress. The team is actively seeking to enroll 600 more participants, with a focus on ensuring diversity in the study.