Changes in cognitive health can be subtle and may not be captured in standard neuropsychological assessments. Neuroimaging techniques (i.e., functional near infra red spectroscopy (fNIRS) and electroencephalography (EEG)) might provide us with an early window into these subtle changes that are not captured by traditional tests. In addition, these tools may help demonstrate the protective effects of cognitive reserve factors (i.e., education, bilingualism, occupation, physical activity level) that reinforce cognitive health.

Thanks to participation from NAFR members like you, Ria Prasana (MSc) & Sarah Fraser (PhD) are able to share recent findings from their lab that explored cognitive health, brain activity, and cognitive reserve factors.

Ottawa Branch Disclaimer: The Ottawa Branch provides information on issues, products and services of general interest to our membership. It does not endorse a particular position or a product or service, as being suitable for individual members, but brings them to the members’ attention so that they can make up their own minds.