Cognitive Aging Program

The Cognitive Aging Program conducts research studies in older adults to identify mechanisms associated with age-related cognitive decline and interventions that can forestall or reverse memory changes. 

These studies involve interventions that can be implemented through relatively simple lifestyle modifications such as dietary supplementation. A number of research studies are now under way. 

Robert Krikorian, PhD, is director of the Cognitive Aging Program.

The Cognitive Disorders Center is affiliated with the department of psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience and directed by Robert Krikorian, PhD. The clinical division serves individuals with known or suspected cognitive disorders and related psychological, behavioral, academic or occupational difficulty. 

Unidentified and/or untreated cognitive disorders often are important factors in behavior and personality problems and in emotional distress, including depression and anxiety. One mission of the center is to provide comprehensive cognitive neuropsychological evaluations.

Examples of conditions that might be evaluated include learning and attentional problems (in children, adolescents and adults), seizure disorder, head injury, stroke and progressive dementing disorders. We offer treatment for individuals with cognitive problems as well as consultation regarding metabolic factors that affect general health and brain function.