Measuring the Impact of Cognitive and Psychosocial Interventions in Persons With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Different strategies will be included to improve episodic memory. Training on imagery will be provided prior to episodic training.Particular attention will be paid to memory self-efficacy and the negative perception that elderly individuals entertain about memory tasks. The issue of generalization is of major importance in cognitive therapy.

Based on a cognitive-behavioural approach, the psychosocial intervention will aim at improving general psychological well-being or preventing psychological distress in persons with MCI.