Video games could help slow cognitive decline in aging populations

Researchers are testing whether customized exergames—video games combined with physical movement—can improve memory and thinking skills in older adults experiencing early cognitive decline. If proven effective, the approach could offer a low-cost, engaging alternative to traditional interventions, opening a new market for healthcare providers and tech companies targeting the aging population.

Originaltitel: Effectiveness of an Individualized Exergame-Based Motor-Cognitive Training Concept Targeted to Improve Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults With Mild Neurocognitive Disorder: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial