Abstract
Spatial navigation is among the first cognitive functions to be impaired in Alzheimer's disease [1] and deficit in this domain is detectable earlier in patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment [2]. Since efficacy of cognitive training in persons with MCI was successfully assessed [3], we developed a multitasking training protocol using virtual environments for stimulating attention, perception and visuo-spatial cognition in order to empower spatial orientation in MCI. Two healthy elders were exposed to the training over a period of four weeks and both showed improved performances in attention and orientation after the end of the intervention.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 234-236 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Annual Review of CyberTherapy and Telemedicine |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Spatial Orientation
- Virtual Reality
- Visuo-spatial Cognition
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Rehabilitation
- Computer Science (miscellaneous)
- Psychology (miscellaneous)
- Neuroscience (miscellaneous)