Brain capacity Brain plasticity is the ability of the brain to modify networks to optimize its performance. Brain plasticity occurs throughout life, including during aging. Functional neuroimaging allows us to examine the mechanisms of brain plasticity in situations such as second language learning, or recovery from brain injury causing language deficits.
Fostering good aging A better understanding of brain plasticity mechanisms specific to aging will help foster aging well in both healthy elderly populations and seniors with brain damage. The Brain Plasticity, Communication and Aging Laboratory aims to describe the mechanisms of brain plasticity associated with language processing in the elderly. The work is based on theoretical foundations from the fields of cognitive neuroscience and speech-language pathology, while integrating technological approaches from functional neuroimaging.
Reaction to stimulation Research conducted in the Laboratory of Brain Plasticity, Communication and Aging shows that the aging brain responds to specific and intensive stimulation. Thus, it is possible to stimulate brain plasticity in the elderly in order to improve their cognitive performance and optimize their quality of life.
e-SPACE Platform e-SPACE was developed by a team of CRIUGM researchers including Ana Inés Ansaldo of the Centre de recherche de l’Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, in collaboration with researchers from the Centre of Excellence on Aging in Quebec City, the Research Centre on Aging in Sherbrooke and the Quebec City University Hospital Research Centre, to foster the health of seniors.
Modules Its modules include evidence-based, non-pharmacological interventions designed to foster brain health through cognitive and behavioral strategies targeting the following areas: Memory Communication Sleep and Mental Health Nutrition.
Register Research conducted in the Laboratory of Brain Plasticity, Communication and Aging shows that the aging brain responds to specific and intensive stimulation. Brain plasticity can then be stimulated in the elderly to improve their cognitive performance and optimize their quality of life. Register here ici