Shifting architectures of cognition and brain function in younger and older adults

What is this Study about?

Thinking skills (also known as cognitive functions), change from younger to older adulthood. In this study we are investigating how these shifting architectures of cognition and brain function relate to one another, and how these brain and cognitive changes impact decision-making in younger and older adults.

You may qualify to participate if you are: 1) 60 years of age or older, 2) right-handed, 3) in good health, 4) and have normal or corrected-to-normal vision. Participation will involve completing cognitive tasks, questionnaires, and non-invasive brain measurements using MRI. If you are interested in participating in this study, please contact lbc.spreng@gmail.com

What Will Happen in This Study?

This study will take place on 3 separate days for a total of 14 hours of participation.

Day 1: Participants will be invited to the laboratory to complete 2.5 hours of computer tasks as well as an undergo a 2-hour long MRI (i.e., magnetic resonance imaging) scan.

Day 2: Participants will return to the lab for another 2.5 hours of cognitive testing, including neuropsychological questionnaires. They will then undergo another 2-hour long MRI scan.

Day 3: Participants will undergo a 45-min long MEG (i.e., magnetoencephalography) scan, a blood draw, and some behavioural tests, for a total of 3 hours.

Who is Eligible to Participate in this Study?

You are eligible to participate if you:

- Are aged 60 years or older

- Are right-handed

- Are cognitively healthy

- Are able to come in-person to our site, located at the Montreal Neurological Institute

- Have no metal in your body (e.g., pacemaker, metal plates, orthopedic devices, etc.)

- Speak English or French

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