For example, we have been interested in identifying those aspects of attention processing via different experimental tasks that may be predictive of driving ability. By clearly understanding those aspects of attention processing that predict driving performance, we hope to develop better screening methods to identify older drivers at risk and to provide potential intervention programs that could prolong safe driving habits in older adults, when appropriate. Finally, the purpose of our newer research initiative is to more carefully characterize the cognitive deficits in mild head injury and stroke through the use of experimental cognitive tasks. Various types of intervention are often implemented in an effort to restore cognitive function and thus return individuals to more independent levels of performance. However, determining the efficacy of any cognitive intervention requires the use of sensitive tests, which measure the more subtle higher order cognitive deficits, associated with acquired brain injury.
Memory changes in healthy young and older adults.
Inhibition of visual and conceptual information during reading in healthy aging and Alzheimer s disease. The role of selective attention in driving and dementia of the Alzheimer type.