Identification of Cognitive Decline from Spoken Language through Feature Selection and the Bag of Acoustic Words Model

Memory disorders are a central factor in the decline of functioning and daily activities in elderly individuals. The confirmation of the illness, initiation of medication to slow its progression, and the commencement of occupational therapy aimed at maintaining and rehabilitating cognitive abilities require a medical diagnosis. The early identification of symptoms of memory disorders, especially the decline in cognitive abilities, plays a significant role in ensuring the well-being of populations. Features related to speech production are known to connect with …

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