DocumentCode
2535330
Title
Computer games with therapeutic potential for maintaining cognitive abilities of elderly people
Author
Santos, L.I.B. ; Calixto, M.F. ; Silva, J. P L da ; Peron, G.C. ; Brasil, L.M. ; de Meneses, K.V.P.
Author_Institution
Univ. of Brasilia at Ceilandia, Ceilândia, Brazil
fYear
2012
fDate
26-31 March 2012
Firstpage
15
Lastpage
15
Abstract
The use computer games in cognitive rehabilitation programs is a new trend by health professionals. In this perspective, nine computer games were developed for cognitive stimulation of the elderly people with cognitive deficit.
Keywords
cognition; computer games; geriatrics; handicapped aids; neurophysiology; patient rehabilitation; patient treatment; cognitive ability; cognitive rehabilitation program; cognitive stimulation; computer games; elderly people; therapeutic potential; Computers; Conferences; Couplings; Educational institutions; Games; Senior citizens; Elderly; computer games; rehabilitation cognitive;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Health Care Exchanges (PAHCE), 2012 Pan American
Conference_Location
Miami, FL
Print_ISBN
978-1-4673-1135-9
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/PAHCE.2012.6233427
Filename
6233427
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