Advances in Speech and Language Research in Aging Populations: Insights for Cognitive Well-Being
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Neurolinguistics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 21 December 2025 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editor
2. Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology Unit, Department of Neurology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
3. Center for Mathematics, Computing and Cognition, Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo André, Brazil
Interests: language and cognition in aging; cognitive rehabilitation; aphasia; primary progressive aphasia; acquired dyslexia and dysgraphia
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Communication, speech, and language abilities change as individuals age. Communication skills are closely linked to cognitive function, with age-related changes potentially serving as early indicators of cognitive decline or neurological conditions such as dementia. Conversely, communication difficulties may lead to social isolation, which is a significant risk factor for cognitive decline. This Special Issue focuses on aging and brain research, aiming to attract studies that intersect speech and language sciences, psychology, linguistics, and neurosciences. By integrating traditional and modern research methodologies, including non-invasive neuromodulation techniques, AI-driven approaches, and telehealth, this Special Issue aims to highlight advances and research opportunities in preventing and diagnosing cognitive decline early and interventions focusing on communication skills in older adults. We welcome papers that provide insights into the relationship between communication across the lifespan and variability in aging trajectories, as well as critical areas for cross-cultural and cross-linguistic research.
Dr. Maria Teresa Carthery-Goulart
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- communication skills
- language abilities
- speech
- cognitive function
- neurodegenerative diseases
- neuromodulation
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