First Advisor
Rik Lemoncello
Date of Award
Summer 8-1-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology and University Honors
Department
Psychology
Language
English
Subjects
Alzheimer's disease, Bilingualism, Multilingualism
Abstract
Alzheimer’s Disease does not have a cure but there are different things that can be done to manage the disease. Keeping your brain healthy is important to keep cognitive reserve (CR) strong and intact. One way to keep CR intact is to speak more than one language. Previous research done shows that monolinguals typically get diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease 4 to 5 years earlier than bilinguals and multilinguals. Using existing articles it was found that this new research was similar to research already done. Speaking more than one language keeps the brain healthy in many different ways. Research suggests that there are neurophysiological and physical differences between the brains of monolingual individuals and bilingual/multilingual individuals. More research is needed to solidify what has been found. New studies should be done considering participants' background including race, age, occupation, environment, diet, lifestyle, etc.
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/44645
Recommended Citation
Rios Carreon, Nathalie, "Differences in Bilinguals and Multilinguals Diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease" (2024). University Honors Theses. Paper 1773.