Research
Memory self-efficacy and the use of the BrainTrainerPlus™
1 August 2019
A study of 53 older adults in Dutch nursing homes and day-care centres found that five weeks of daily training on the BrainTrainerPlus™ significantly improved memory self-efficacy, mood and cognitive functioning.
Older Australians aiming to age well are getting into gaming
1 August 2017
The number of older Australians playing video games is on the rise, and for good reason. Digital Australia 2018 found 43% of over-65s now play — many to keep their minds active and help fend off dementia.
Brain training app helps in slowing cognitive decline Aged Care Insite
4 July 2017
A brain training computer game developed by British neuroscientists has been shown to improve the memory of patients in the earliest stages of dementia, with players seeing around a 40% improvement in memory scores after a month.
How video gaming can be beneficial for the brain
3 October 2013
A study at the Max Planck Institute found that video gaming causes measurable growth in brain regions responsible for spatial orientation, memory formation, strategic planning and fine motor skills.