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Using virtual reality for cognitive training of the elderly.

Authors :
García-Betances RI
Jiménez-Mixco V
Arredondo MT
Cabrera-Umpiérrez MF
Source :
American journal of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias [Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen] 2015 Feb; Vol. 30 (1), pp. 49-54. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Aug 07.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

There is a pressing demand for improving the quality and efficacy of health care and social support services needed by the world's growing elderly population, especially by those affected by mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD)-type early-stage dementia. Meeting that demand can significantly benefit from the deployment of innovative, computer-based applications capable of addressing specific needs, particularly in the area of cognitive impairment mitigation and rehabilitation. In that context, we present here our perspective viewpoint on the use of virtual reality (VR) tools for cognitive rehabilitation training, intended to assist medical personnel, health care workers, and other caregivers in improving the quality of daily life activities of people with MCI and AD. We discuss some effective design criteria and developmental strategies and suggest some possibly useful protocols and procedures. The particular innovative supportive advantages offered by the immersive interactive characteristics inherent to VR technology are discussed.<br /> (© The Author(s) 2014.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1938-2731
Volume :
30
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
American journal of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25107931
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1533317514545866