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Longitudinal Changes in Computerized EEG and Mental Function of the Aged: A Nine-Year Follow-Up Study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 January 2005

Takashi Nakano
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Dokkyo University School of Medicine, Tochigi, Japan
Matué Miyasaka
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Dokkyo University School of Medicine, Tochigi, Japan
Tadashi Ohtaka
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Dokkyo University School of Medicine, Tochigi, Japan
Ken-ichi Ohmori
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Dokkyo University School of Medicine, Tochigi, Japan

Abstract

Computer-analyzed EEG data and mental functions of the healthy aged (28 survivors and 20 nonsurvivors) were followed for nine years in a study of their relationship with age and longevity. The study revealed that decrease in fast waves occurred from early senescence. The slowing of EEG, the increase in theta waves, and the decrease in alpha frequency became obvious in late senescence, after the late 70s or beyond 80 years. The amount of alpha waves was maintained until the early 80s. The decline of mental functions occurred with the slowing of EEG in late senescence. The slowing of EEG and the lowered scores of psychometrics were closely related to the longevity of life, comparing the survivors and nonsurvivors in retrospect.

Type
Research and Reviews
Copyright
© 1992 Springer Publishing Company

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