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Assessment of Age-related Changes in Cognitive Functions Using EmoCogMeter, a Novel Tablet-computer Based Approach

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Published on: February 14, 2014

Remote cognitive training for older adults using tablets: A pilot trial.

Liliana Mendes¹, Joana Oliveira^1,2, Marco Simões³

¹Coimbra Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Translational Research/Institute for Nuclear Sciences Applied to Health, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.

|February 26, 2026

Summary

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This pilot study found that the GameAAL cognitive training program, delivered via tablet, showed promising results for improving cognitive function in older adults with cognitive impairment. The tablet intervention group demonstrated significantly better cognitive performance compared to the TV group.

Keywords:

Cognitive training assistive technology cognitive impairment older adults tablet

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Cognitive Neuroscience
Digital Health

Background:

Cognitive decline impacts older adults' functional capacity, necessitating effective interventions.
Mentally stimulating activities, especially digital ones, can enhance cognitive health and quality of life in aging populations.
Digital cognitive training programs offer a promising avenue for supporting cognitive function in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of the GameAAL multidomain Cognitive Training program.
To evaluate the program's impact on older adults with cognitive impairment or dementia.
To compare tablet-based versus television-based delivery of cognitive training.

Main Methods:

A 6-month pilot trial involving 41 older adults (aged 60-93) in nursing homes.
Participants were assigned to either a tablet intervention (10 sessions) or a TV intervention (31 sessions).
The intervention utilized six serious games targeting attention, memory, language, and executive functioning, linked to daily living activities.

Main Results:

The tablet group showed a trend towards improved Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scores, while the TV group did not.
The tablet group demonstrated significantly better post-intervention cognitive performance than the TV group (p=0.044).
No significant differences in anxiety or depression scores (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale - HADS) were observed between groups.

Conclusions:

The GameAAL program, particularly the tablet-based delivery, shows potential for improving cognitive function in older adults with cognitive impairment.
Combining computer-based exercises with ecologically valid tasks may be an effective strategy for cognitive enhancement.
Further research is warranted to confirm these preliminary findings and optimize digital cognitive interventions for aging populations.