Cognitive confusion is a common problem with PD, Alzheimers, and dementia, and definitely adds stress for the primary caregiver. “Cognitive engagement” through computer games and brain exercises can be beneficial, but a major hurdle is many older seniors have trouble using a computer mouse, especially if they have lost fine motor control. Maybe using a touchscreen system would work better, since pointing motions are generally kept intact in cognitive disorders.
One example: http://ow.ly/1NTRB
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Cognitive confusion is a common problem with PD, Alzheimers, and dementia, and definitely adds stress for the primary caregiver. “Cognitive engagement” through computer games and brain exercises can be beneficial, but a major hurdle is many older seniors have trouble using a computer mouse, especially if they have lost fine motor control. Maybe using a touchscreen system would work better, since pointing motions are generally kept intact in cognitive disorders.
May 20, 2010 - 5:20pmOne example: http://ow.ly/1NTRB
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