“No cognitive gains from ‘brain gaming’ found in studies of older adults with dementia”

“No cognitive gains from ‘brain gaming’ found in studies of older adults with dementia,” by Alicia Lasek, McKnight’s LTC News

 

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“Using video and software games aimed at improving brain function may be enjoyable, but it doesn’t affect the cognitive abilities in older adults with dementia, a new meta-analysis finds. … Standardized cognitive testing scores showed no improvement across the studies, and no changes in memory, executive function, visuospatial skills and/or language. Measures of quality of life did not improve either, the researchers added. … The study was published in the November issue of JAMDA.”

LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform:

I guess I’m not surprised that research debunks wishful thinking about the beneficial effect of playing mind games.