The role of cognitive reserve and depression on executive function in older adults: a 10-year study from the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the interaction between cognitive reserve and depression and their effects on executive function in older adults over a 10-year period.

2. Identify the methodologies used in the study, including assessment tools for cognitive reserve, depression, and executive function, as well as the statistical analyses employed.

Frau, L., Jonaitis, E., Langhough, R. E., Zuelsdorff, M., Okonkwo, O., & Bruno, D. (2024). The role of cognitive reserve and depression on executive function in older adults: A 10-year study from the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 1–23. https://doi.org/10.1080/13854046.2024.2388904

Identifying culturally insensitive tests, stimuli, and assessment practices in neuropsychology: A survey of professionals and trainees

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe how different neuropsychological tests and assessment practices may result in a biased evaluation when used with individuals from minoritized backgrounds.

2. Apply knowledge of culturally insensitive tests and assessment practices to guide test selection and advocate for changes to improve assessment experiences for culturally diverse individuals.

Wong, C. G., Arastu, S. F., & Ng, R. (2024). Identifying culturally insensitive tests, stimuli, and assessment practices in neuropsychology: A survey of professionals and trainees. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1080/13854046.2024.2405064