Verbal Fluency Nonverbal Fluency and Discourse in Normally Aging Adults
Laura Murray
Primary Investigator
Brief description of study
The purpose of this study is to examine the integrity of and the relationship between verbal fluency, nonverbal fluency, and discourse abilities in older adults with acquired brain injury, as well as the effects of education level, age, and activity levels on these skills.
Detailed description of study
The purpose of this study is to investigate verbal, nonverbal, and discourse skills in elderly individuals of varying ages, and education levels; and to investigate the verbal, nonverbal, and discourse skills in elderly individuals of varying ages and education levels with those who have an acquired brain injury.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: healthy
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Age: 65 years - 100 years
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Gender: All
Inclusion Criteria
Either no history of acquired brain injury, or with a history of a mild acquired brain injury
Native speakers of English
Visual and hearing acuity will be within normal limits with or without correction
Exclusion Criteria
History of alcohol or substance abused, dementia, psychiatric illness or clinical depression within the past six months
