Preventive effects of an intergenerational program on age-related hippocampal atrophy in older adults: The REPRINTS study.

Ryota SakuraiKenji IshiiNaoko SakumaMasashi YasunagaHiroyuki SuzukiYoh MurayamaMariko NishiHayato UchidaShoji ShinkaiYoshinori Fujiwara

Published in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2017)

Our results suggest that the REPRINTS intergenerational program has protective effects on age-related hippocampal atrophy in older adults. These changes precede improvements in cognitive performance, suggesting the validity of the concept of brain plasticity in later life following social engagement.

Keyphrases

cerebral ischemia
physical activity
healthcare
social media
quality improvement
white matter
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