Computerized Cognitive Training Program for Older Persons With Mild Dementia

Little is known about the effects of computerized cognitive training programs on mild dementia patients' health. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a community-based computerized cognitive training program.

Little is known about the effects of computerized cognitive training programs on mild dementia patients' health. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a community-based computerized cognitive training program.However, most of these studies were not randomized controlled trial and the samples of these studies were mostly healthy older persons, patients with brain injuries, or with moderate and severe dementia. A lack of studies for effects of these programs on patients with mild dementia using randomized controlled trials was found. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a community-based computerized cognitive training program.

Patients' Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 65 or older,
• Being diagnosed as having mild dementia by a neurologist, and
• Being able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.

Patients' Exclusion Criteria:

• Vision or hearing impairment.

Caregivers' (proxy) Inclusion Criteria:

• Living with the dementia patient,
• The family member spending the most time on the patient's care, and
• >20 years old.

Caregivers' (proxy) Exclusion Criteria:

• Terminally ill