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Scientific Background
What are cognitive abilities?Cognitive abilities are the brain-related skills and mental processes that are needed to carry out task - from the simplest to the most complex. Every task can be broken down in to the different cognitive skills that are needed to complete that task successfully.
Is it scientifically proven that MindFit can improve cognitive skills?
Yes, MindFit is the only patented brain fitness programme scientifically validated by an independent third party. There are many research publications about the effectiveness of brain training even in old age. As for MindFit, the research findings presented showed that MindFit keeps minds sharper than other computer games and software can. In other research studies, MindFit has helped users to improve their short-term memory by 18%. You can find more about MindFit results of trials by clicking here.
Is it necessary to train in the presence or under the supervision of a psychologist, other specialist?
On the contrary, the programme was designed for training independently, it is user- friendly and self-explained and you can do it by yourself.
Does MindFit prevent Alzheimer, dementia, Parkinson?
Unfortunately, nothing can prevent those conditions. However, it might postpone the appearance of the cognitive symptoms.
Can Alzheimer disease patients train with MindFit?
Yes, in the mild and moderate stages of AD the patients can benefit from the training.
Can Parkinson patients use MindFit?
It depends on the motor control of the person. If a person can operate the computer mouse, he/she can benefit from the cognitive training.
Can training with MindFit mask, hide an illness related to cognitive deterioration?
On the contrary, the programme is sensitive enough to detect minute changes in cognitive functioning, and the 'Personal coach' will send a message of concern if the user deteriorates in any of the tasks. Thus, it could serve as a warning signal that would send the user to thorough check-up.
Does the training really update itself?
Yes, there is an internal mechanism to update the user's results.
What is my personal coach? When and how does it operate?
The personal coach is a virtual specialist which gives the user a feedback on his performance (for example preference of a certain stimuli) and the user's progress in a general manner, the personal coach also gives remarks in cases of deterioration in the user's performance and sometimes this can be the first indicator of a development of a disease or a certain condition.
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