Yaakov Stern
What is cognitive reserve? Theory and research application of the reserve concept
Columbia University
idea reserve brain damage stems repeated observation appear direct relationship degree brain pathology brain damage clinical manifestation damage paper attempts develop coherent theoretical account reserve one convenient subdivision reserve models revolves around whether envision reserve passive process brain reserve threshold see brain actively attempting cope compensate pathology cognitive reserve cognitive reserve may based efficient utilization brain networks enhanced ability recruit alternate brain networks needed distinction suggested reserve ability optimize maximize normal performance compensation attempt maximize performance face brain damage using brain structures networks engaged brain damaged epidemiologic imaging data help develop support concept reserve presented