2025 a2 National Symposium Plenary Talk: Martin Sliwinski, PhD — Cognition-on-th-Go: Mobile Tools for Cognition Monitoring and Dementia Prevention
Early detection of cognitive decline is critical for effective intervention in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Traditional neuropsychological assessments, while useful for diagnosing impairment, are limited in their ability to detect subtle, preclinical changes. Dr. Martin Sliwinski and colleagues propose a novel approach using ultra-brief, mobile cognitive assessments embedded in daily life through ecological momentary assessment (EMA). This method captures high-frequency, real-world data on cognitive performance, enabling the detection of short-term variability and long-term trends. By integrating these assessments with contextual data (e.g., stress, social engagement, physical activity), researchers can model dynamic cognitive processes and identify early signs of decline.