Key result
Cognitive interventions significantly improve global cognitive functioning and other domains compared to control.
Why the study?
To evaluate the causal evidence supporting cognitive interventions for improving cognitive functioning in healthy older adults and older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
Do cognitive interventions improve cognitive functioning in healthy older adults and those with mild cognitive impairment?
Population
Healthy older adults and individuals with mild cognitive impairment across 25 meta-analyses
Comparison
Cognitive interventions (not mixed with other approaches) vs control groups
Design
Umbrella meta-analysis of meta-analyses
Authors
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Supports recommending cognitive interventions for older adults and MCI; reinforces meta-analytic evidence of benefits across cognitive domains.
Meta-Analysis (n=25)
Do cognitive interventions improve cognitive functioning in healthy older adults and those with mild cognitive impairment?
Cognitive interventions consistently improve global cognitive functioning and specific cognitive domains in healthy older adults and those with mild cognitive impairment.
Forte et al. (2025) conducted a meta-analysis in Healthy older adults and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) (n=25). Cognitive interventions vs. Control groups was evaluated on Global cognitive functioning, memory, executive functions, visuospatial ability, and processing speed. Cognitive interventions consistently produced positive effect sizes, indicating a significant impact on global cognitive functioning and other domains compared to control groups.
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