Elizabeth M. Zelinski
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Elizabeth M. Zelinski is a leading scholar in the psychology of aging and cognitive health, with a particular focus on memory, cognitive training, and the potential of technology to enhance well-being in later life. Her pioneering work has fundamentally shaped our understanding of how cognitive abilities change with age and how interventions can mitigate decline. She is perhaps best known for her landmark research demonstrating that older adults can significantly improve their cognitive function through targeted training, with effects that can persist for years—a finding that challenged long-held assumptions about the plasticity of the aging brain. Her highly cited work on the Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) study has been instrumental in establishing the real-world benefits of cognitive interventions. More recently, Zelinski has explored the intersection of aging and technology, as seen in her 2017 pilot study on socially assistive robotics in intergenerational family groups (40 citations), which examines how robots can foster social connections and improve the social well-being of older adults. With thousands of citations across her career, Zelinski’s research continues to inform gerontology, public policy, and the design of technologies that support healthy aging.
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