Attempts to use cognitive training strategies to reduce memory deficits in the elderly:
A) have tended not to work, probably because the deficits are a result of brain deterioration
B) show some ability to postpone the memory problems associated with aging
C) work, but only if they also serve to increase activation of the right hemisphere
D) have worked better with females than with males

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Cognitive training strategies have shown some success in postponing memory problems associated with aging, although they may not fully reverse the deficits. Other factors, such as genetics and overall brain health, may also contribute to the success of these interventions. Gender has not consistently been found to be a factor in the effectiveness of cognitive training strategies.

Attempts to Use Cognitive Training Strategies to Reduce Memory Deficits