Posts Tagged ‘driving’
The ultimate in transfer from brain training to real-world outcomes: Reducing the risk of at-fault accidents by almost 50%
___ Can you train your brain to drive longer into your golden years? (CTV News): “For the elderly, the loss of a driver’s licence could mean the end of independence and the beginning of a decline in health, with far-reaching consequences in their daily lives…New assistive driving technologies seem like an obvious solution in the years…
Read MoreQuick brain teaser for kids and adults: Your answer, please?
In which direction is the bus pictured below traveling? Do you know the answer? The only possible answers are “left” or “right.” Still don’t know? Keep reading for the answer and explanation…
Read MoreNext: Translating brain activity signals into driving and other computer-assisted interactions
. The car powered by your MIND: BMW i3 navigates a track using nothing but its driver’s brain waves (Daily Mail): “Controlling cars with your mind may sound like something from a science fiction film but this futuristic idea has just become a reality. Experts have modified a BMW i3 electric car so it can be driven…
Read MoreADHD & the brain: Does ADHD treatment improve long-term academic, social and behavioral outcomes?
. The ADHD challenge The core symptoms of ADHD frequently cause significant impairment in academic, social and behavioral functioning that adversely impact individuals’ quality of life. These symptoms often persist into adulthood, potentially compromising an individual’s functioning over many years. Understanding how ADHD impacts long-term functioning, and whether adverse long-term affects are diminished with treatment, is
Read MorePeter Kissinger on Brain Retraining for U.S. Drivers
The President of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety will provide an update on Brain Retraining for U.S. Drivers, at the upcoming 2012 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (June 7–14th, 2012), discussing the progress of this initiative since 2009. J. Peter Kissinger is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a position he assumed…
Read MoreWhen and Why Should Drivers with Cognitive Impairment Stop Driving (And How to Delay It)
Ontario says tougher rules expected for drivers with dementia (Toronto Star): — “In the wake of a Star series on drivers with cognitive impairment, Chiarelli predicted there will be a “tightening across the board” of the system that allows many seniors with dementia to drive unchecked.” — “The ministry is considering making the following changes: better…
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