| The population over the age of 65 is expected to increase over the next 30 years due to better medical technology, better living conditions, healthier diets, and more effective medical interventions. The current research provides a rationale for the usefulness of a cognitive rehabilitation program tailored to meet the individual needs of older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Building upon the literature on types of learning, theories of cognitive aging, and current cognitive rehabilitation programs, this protocol addresses deficits ascribed to the prefrontal cortex. It is based on a synthesis of metacognition theory, Bloom's taxonomy, Covey's Time Management System and Linehan's Dialectical Behavior Therapy. This holistic approach is flexible and adapts to the transient nature of the aging process. |
