General Article Brain training improves memory and performance of everyday tasks in older people

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Playing online games that challenge reasoning and memory skills – brain training – could have significant benefits for older people in their day-to-day lives, according to a new study published today (3 Nov) in JAMDA. 

Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London have shown that an online brain training package can not only improve memory and reasoning skills – but also how well older people carry out everyday tasks such as navigating ...

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