Hong Kong Med J 2023;29(Suppl 1):S22-3
Foreign language training via mobile application to improve cognitive functions in patients with mild cognitive impairment: abridged secondary publication
PCM Wong1,2, SYC Tsang2, Z Deng3, M Antoniou4
1 Department of Linguistics and Modern Language Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
2 Brain and Mind Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
3 Department of Applied Psychology, Guangdong University of Finance and Economics, China
4 The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development, Western Sydney University, Australia
 
 
  1. Foreign language training in community centres has been reported to improve cognitive functions of older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
  2. There is evidence of an overall effectiveness of foreign language training on the Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale–cognitive subscale score with a medium effect size.
  3. Foreign language training may boost cognitive functions in older adults with below-average cognitive abilities; whether long-term or short-term training is more beneficial requires further studies.