Israel Contador

Our research group is interested in cognitive aging and neuropsychological changes associated with the earliest stages of dementia. Currently, we are focused on cognitive reserve (CR), which allows to understand how mental activity developed during the lifespan facilitates active compensation of brain damage. In fact, individuals with higher CR may ameliorate dementia symptoms and delay the clinical threshold for diagnosis. Moreover, we investigate the importance of positive psychological constructs (optimism, resilience) to prevent negative consequences of stress (overload, abuse) and improve the quality of life in caregivers of people with dementia.