Aging is accompanied by progressive changes in
cognitive vitality, which can have a considerable
impact on an individual’s quality of life and survival
[1, 2]. The concept of cognitive vitality is comparable
to the term “cognitive health”. This is described as
“the development and preservation of the
multidimensional cognitive structure that allows the
older adult to maintain social connectedness; an
ongoing sense of purpose; the ability to function
independently; to permit functional recovery from
illness or injury and cope with residual functional
deficits” [3].