Current Issues in Cognitive Testing of Older Adults
A special issue of Geriatrics (ISSN 2308-3417).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 July 2025 | Viewed by 750
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cognition and physical functioning; driving; sensors; care transitions and diversity issues
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Current advances in the detection of subtle changes in cognition, increased use of biomarkers indicating impending cognitive decline, and movement of cognitive tests from paper and pencil to electronic versions have altered the landscape of neuropsychological testing of older adults. The fairness of using tests developed in populations other than the ones being tested continues to be a concern. Norms for those of very advanced age (90+) or for diverse populations are not available. The advantages of being computer literate, self-testing as a screening tool, use of tests by untrained auxiliary staff, participant rehearsal of tests in longitudinal studies, and even the effect of a poor score on the revocation of driving and other privileges need further examination and subsequent dissemination of the results not just to a research audience but also to clinicians who are using them.
Prof. Dr. Ruth Marchand Tappen
Prof. Dr. Mónica Rosselli
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- neuropsychological testing
- culture bias in cognitive testing
- computer-based cognitive testing
- computer literacy in older adults
- rehearsal effect in longitudinal studies
- bilingualism
- need for additional norms
- fairness in testing
- detection and interpretation of subtle cognitive changes
- new approaches for early detection
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