No cognitive gains from ‘brain gaming’ found in studies of older adults with dementia
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 11, 2021
Using video and software games aimed at improving brain function may be enjoyable, but it doesn’t improve memory, executive function, visuospatial skills or language in older adults with cognitive impairment,...
Clinical Briefs for Monday, January 6
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 03, 2020
Map of lethal C. difficile toxin could pave way for future treatments … Providers underreporting major injury falls on MDS, study suggests … Regular video game play on the rise among older adults …...
Stroke survivors can get therapy via virtual reality platform, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 25, 2019
Multi-user mode appears to be particularly engaging in a VR platform that brings together stroke survivors and remote rehabilitation therapists.
Hand gestures used in game play may reveal cognitive decline
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 12, 2019
Hand gestures used in playing popular mobile games may one day help spot the subtle changes in motor abilities seen in cognitive decline.
3D video games may help ward off cognitive impairment in seniors
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Dec 07, 2017
Video games that use a 3D platform may help prevent mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease among older adults, according to research published Wednesday.