Abstract
As the number of older adults increases, age-related health issues (both physical and cognitive) and associated costs are expected to increase, placing emotional and financial stress on family members and the health system. Dementia is one of the most devastating and costly diseases that older adults face. The present study aimed to determine whether foreign language learning can improve cognitive outcomes of older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The objectives are to determine whether foreign language learning is (1) effective in boosting cognitive reserve and promoting healthy cognitive function and (2) superior to other established cognitively stimulating activities such as crossword and logic puzzles.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | S41-S43 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Hong Kong Medical Journal |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 5, Suppl 7 |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
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- cognition
- dementia
- language and languages
- older people