https://mapdoku.com/tags/dementia/ Recent content in Dementia on Mapdoku Hugo en-us Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://mapdoku.com/posts/brain-games-reduce-dementia-risk/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://mapdoku.com/posts/brain-games-reduce-dementia-risk/ Recent research has revealed that a specific type of brain training game can reduce the risk of dementia by 25% in individuals over 65. The game, known as Double Decision, focuses on improving divided attention through engaging and adaptive learning techniques. This innovative approach highlights how interactive technology can play a crucial role in cognitive health, especially for the aging population. The study, which tracked participants over 20 years, found that while traditional memory and reasoning training did not yield the same benefits, the dual-attention speed game demonstrated significant long-term effects. https://mapdoku.com/posts/promising-study-reveals-brain-training-can-lower-dementia-risk/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://mapdoku.com/posts/promising-study-reveals-brain-training-can-lower-dementia-risk/ A recent study published in the journal Alzheimers & Dementia has unveiled a groundbreaking insight: a specific type of brain training can significantly reduce the risk of developing Alzheimers and other forms of dementia. Over a span of 20 years, researchers found that older adults who engaged in 14 to 22 hours of targeted brain exercises experienced a remarkable 25 percent decrease in their risk of diagnosis. Dr. Michael Alosco from Boston Medical Centers neurology department emphasized the importance of these findings during a recent interview.