Cognitive Function and Digital Device Use in Older Adults Attending a Memory Clinic

  • Wu Y
  • Lewis M
  • Rigaud A
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Abstract

This study investigated cognitive function in relation to the use of a computer and a touchscreen device among older adults attending a memory clinic. The entire sample ( n = 323) was categorized into four profiles, according to the frequency of digital device use (either daily or non-daily usage). Results showed that on a daily basis, 26% of the sample used both a computer and a touchscreen device, 26.9% used only a computer, 7.1% used only a touchscreen device, and 39.9% used neither type of digital device. There were significant group differences on age, education, and clinical diagnosis ( p < .001). Non-daily users of digital devices had significantly lower performance, compared with daily users of both types of digital device, on measures of global cognitive function, processing speed, short-term memory, and several components of executive function ( p < .001). Falling behind with regard to the use of digital devices might reflect underlying poor cognitive capacities.

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Wu, Y.-H., Lewis, M., & Rigaud, A.-S. (2019). Cognitive Function and Digital Device Use in Older Adults Attending a Memory Clinic. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 5, 233372141984488. https://doi.org/10.1177/2333721419844886

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