This morning the Boston Globe takes a look at brain training software.The quest to stop the brain drain takes a look at this growth industry.
From the moment he test-drove the brain game, Ed Johnson was riveted.
The word teasers flashing on his computer screen seemed tuned to his personal abilities. And the accompanying voice track prodded or consoled – “it actually congratulates you,’’ he said – based on his answers.
Now, the 92-year-old former management executive, an engineer by training and crossword puzzler by hobby, is scheduling computer time for fellow residents at the Fox Hill Village retirement community in Westwood. The facility just purchased a couple of these newfangled brain games and residents are lining up for 20-minute sessions. link to continue reading
We also featured this topic in our latest Psychobabble “Can you teach an old dog new tricks“?
Source: Boston Globe
