Posts Tagged ‘useful-field-of-view’
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 MoreTrain your brain with targeted videogames, not with crossword puzzles
Study shows mental agility game slows cognitive decline in older people (Iowa Now): “Wolinsky and colleagues separated 681 generally healthy medical patients in Iowa into four groups—each further separated into those 50 to 64 years of age and those over age 65. One group was given computerized crossword puzzles, while three other groups were exposed to…
Read MoreUsing Your Head: What is the Future of Brain Health? (Interview Part 1)
Much of healthcare delivery has traditionally been set-up to deal with a ‘brainless body’; yet we consistently complain that we cannot change patient and consumer behaviours and maintain adherence to treatment programmes. Healthcare systems are now recognising the limits of this model and that there are major benefits to better comprehending and engaging cognitive function
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…
Read MoreAllstate: Can we improve Driver Safety using Posit Science InSight?
Insurance company Allstate and brain fitness software developer Posit Science just announced (see press release Protecting Pennsylvania Drivers, One Brain at a Time) a very intelligent initiative: Video exercises aid driving skills (Chicago Tribune) -“Allstate, which called the Posit program “potentially the next big breakthrough in automobile safety,” said it expects its software exercises to…
Read MoreDriveFit (CogniFit); Brain Fitness Program for Driving
Driving as Next Brain Fitness Application? Last month, at the MIT/ SmartSilvers event where we presented our Brain Fitness Market Report, we discussed what specific applications, beyond the current emphasis on healthy aging, might take computerized cognitive training to a new level.  Assessing and improving driving skills would be a top candidate, given both the well-defined…
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