EEG-fMRI for Memory Maintenance in Aging Brain

This study aims to understand how the brain maintains memory, especially in healthy older adults. The research focuses on the brain's activity during memory tasks and how it changes when new information is introduced. Participants will engage in a computer-based task that helps them learn sequences over several days until their performance levels off. This study is important because it could reveal how memory works in the aging brain and potentially identify ways to support memory retention in older adults. Participants will perform the computer task at home daily and will visit the lab twice. During these visits, they will complete questionnaires, undergo neuropsychological tests, and have two brain scans using EEG and MRI technology. These scans will help researchers see how the brain's blood flow and electrical activity change with memory tasks. The study also evaluates participants' cognitive abilities and other factors that might affect learning and memory. The main outcomes measured will include changes in brain activity patterns and the precision of their task performance. This research could help improve our understanding of memory processes and support better cognitive health in aging.