EC Neurology

This study has been ongoing since 2011, established in an outpatient clinical setting. The program is individually designed based upon neuropsychological evaluation and each plan is patient specific based upon NP testing. Neurocognitive training occurred in the context of psychotherapy session addressing behavioral health issues as well as related neurological and neuropsychological deficits and concerns. Re-evaluation was completed, using the same testing at the same time of day after one year of treatment to ascertain changes and determine efficacy of the program. The study consisted of 159 patients referred by their treating physician, neurologist or specialist, diagnosed primarily with memory deficits related to mild to moderate cognitive decline, however there were some cases of moderate to severe decline and early dementia. Educational level ranged from high school to graduate degrees. Findings indicate that numerous areas of memory function improved neurocognitive function delivered in the context of a therapy session addressing all aspects of the individual’s behavioral health. The individualized program appears to be effective in enhancing memory function in a clinical outpatient population of varying degrees and types of dementia and cognitive decline.

 Keywords: Neurocognitive Training; Cognitive Decline; Dementia Population

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