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Digital Smartphone Interventions for Cognitive Health in Seniors
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Tips, News and Stories for Older Adults by Esther C Kane CAPS, C.D.S.
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Source article: https://www.psychiatrist.com/news/smartphone-program-boosts-brain-health-in-high-risk-seniors/
Research published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry indicates that smartphone-based health programs can significantly enhance cognitive function in elderly individuals at high risk for dementia. By using a specialized app to deliver memory training, physical exercise, and health education, participants experienced notable improvements in their visuospatial memory and overall mental performance. Beyond neurological benefits, the study found that the digital intervention successfully reduced feelings of social isolation and loneliness. This approach suggest ...