Virtual reality brain training game can detect mild cognitive impairment, a condition that often predates Alzheimer’s disease

Monday, January 12, 2015 - 16:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Researchers have demonstrated the potential of a virtual supermarket cognitive training game as a screening tool for patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among a sample of older adults. MCI is a condition that often predates Alzheimer's disease (AD) and is characterized by memory loss and inability to execute complex activities such as financial planning.

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