Computer games are good mental exercise, especially for seniors. Seniors are getting more computer literate, and they are playing more games online. This has opened up a new market for game companies and they are anxious to fill the void. Companies like Nanogames are producing game that adjust speed to the player and have high contrast characters and large icons.
Researchers are finding that seniors who play computer games don't get dementia as often as seniors who don't keep their minds active. A study conducted at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that computer games designed to exercise the brain would reduce the onset of Alzheimer's by a year.
"Nana" Technology is a coined expression for programs and other technology that is designed to keep seniors young. The term was developed by Carle who is an assistant professor and director of the Program in Assisted Living/Senior Housing Administration at Manson. It is a term that is used for another part of the computer games for seniors. Ones that are more directed at their mental health.
Positscience is a company that has developed games directly aimed at keeping seniors mental function strong. They have produced products that are designed to increase memory, help mental focus, and even help people be better drivers.
Mybraintrainer is a membership site that is filled with mental gymnastics. Not only does it offer a variety of programs, the membership is also very reasonable.
There is little doubt in the minds of doctors that keeping mentally active is a big part retaining mental acuity. It is super that the computer game companies are stepping up to fill the need.
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