Preserving cognitive vitality: Value of cognitive rehabilitation in addressing cognitive deficits in the elderly Authors Furqan Ahmed Siddiqi Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University Islamabad Muhammad Ehab Azim Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University Islamabad Muhammad Furqan Hassan Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University Islamabad Farooq Azam Rathore Armed Forces Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFIRM), Rawalpindi, Pakistan. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.24-41 Abstract The recent advancements in medical sciences has resultedin not only increasing life expectancy of the elderly but hasalso improved survival rate in elderly with neurologicaldisorders including those with head trauma . This hasresulted in an increasing number of persons with cognitivedeficits. Cognitive functions such as executive functioningand memory play an important role in success of arehabilitation programme and therefore can positivelycontribute to public health goals. Considering cognitivedecline at present has no cure and pharmacologicaltherapies have a limited role, efforts are usually made todelay the onset and progression of cognitive decline andimprove quality of life. Literature suggests that active lifestyle, regular exercise, actively performing activities of dailyliving can have a significant impact on cognitive skills. Inaddition different models of cognitive rehabilitation andapproaches can be integrated into practice to improvecognitive reserve and cause neuroplastic changes tofacilitate cognitive function by providing cognitive stimulusand training. Moreover with technological advancements,the computerized cognitive intervention field is growing.This usually integrates conventional cognitive interventionwith digital smart devices to provide an engaging and costeffective alternate approach. This review aims to highlightthe importance of cognitive rehabilitation and suggest afew evidence based approaches that may be consideredby rehabilitation professionals to promote and improvecognitive rehabilitation in Pakistan.Keywords: Cognition, Cognitive Decline, CognitiveRehabilitation, Elderly, Executive functions, Memory. Downloads Full Text Article Published 2024-04-22 How to Cite Furqan Ahmed Siddiqi, Muhammad Ehab Azim, Muhammad Furqan Hassan, & Farooq Azam Rathore. (2024). Preserving cognitive vitality: Value of cognitive rehabilitation in addressing cognitive deficits in the elderly. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 74(5), 1009–1012. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.24-41 More Citation Formats ACM ACS APA ABNT Chicago Harvard IEEE MLA Turabian Vancouver Download Citation Endnote/Zotero/Mendeley (RIS) BibTeX Issue Vol. 74 No. 5 (2024): MAY Section REHABILITATION SCIENCES CORNER License Copyright (c) 2024 Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.