Welcome to the

Language over the Lifespan Lab!

What we study

The Language over the Lifespan (LOL) Lab at UF investigates the relationship between memory and language use in adults. We study young and older adults with normal and impaired language. Our lab is located in the basement of historic Dauer Hall, on the northern edge of the UF campus. The LOL lab has dedicated parking spaces just behind Dauer Hall for easy access. While most of our testing is done on campus, we are also equipped to travel! We often test our healthy older adults and Alzheimer patients at their own homes.

Current on-site projects examine language use in adults with Alzheimer Disease and adults with dyslexia. What do dyslexia and Alzheimer disease have in common? Both disorders are associated with differences in the parts of the brain used for language. In dyslexia, these differences are there at birth and affect the way language is processed throughout life. In Alzheimer disease, these differences are degenerative changes that affect an already well-trained language system. Surprisingly, the effects of these two disorders on language use can be quite similar.

Current projects include: Language and Memory in Dyslexic Adults, Typicality Effects on Alzheimer’s Naming, Sentence Production and Comprehension in Healthy Adults, and Concept Combination in Dementia. Click here to see a list of current projects.

If you are interested in participating, please call us!  (352) 392-2113  x232.

People in the lab

Current Projects

Recent Presentations

Presentations at ASHA 2006, Miami Beach, FL.

Dr. Altmann and Dr. Claudia Morelli (!) Presenting:

Generalization after Semantic Training: Evidence from Healthy Speakers

Sara Alvarez, Sarah Key-DeLyria and Dr. Altmann Presenting:

Age Differences in the Stimulability of Sentence Structures: Implications for Treatment