Exergaming for Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Novel Mat Exergaming to Improve the Physical Performance, Cognitive Function, and Dual-task Walking and Decrease the Fall Risk of Community-dwelling Older Adults

This study aimed to utilize an interactive exergame mat system to develop a novel cognitive-physical training program and explore the training effects on physical performance, cognitive function, dual-task walking (DTW), and fall risk compared to the control condition.

The exercise group performed exergames with simultaneous cognitive-physical training, while the control group underwent a multicomponent exercise intervention focused on physical and cognitive training. A 2-hour training session was completed weekly for 3 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• aged 65 years or older, and being able to walk independently without any assistive devices

Exclusion Criteria:

• had severe lower-extremity joint pain, cognitive impairment, or visual problems that impeded their participation