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I am participating in a study through FSU using such “games” to monitor impact. I qualified for the study because multiple family members have/had dementia and so far, at age 71, I show no signs. I completed the first 6 weeks of computer “games” in 3023. Will do so again in 2024 and 2025. I was surprised at how challenging it was at first but I developed strategies that allowed me to get better in visual scanning and responding. I think I am much more observant of visual field in walking and driving. The only other factor, in my family at least, is that I was dx with a clotting disorder about 13 years ago and have taken 2 low dose aspirin every day since then. My affected family (2 siblings and our mother) did not take low dose aspirin. JMHO. I think brain games are a very good thing and if it is ok with doctor to take low dose aspirin every day it might also be a good thing.

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I appreciate your story. Some of my patients find it hard to continue the exercises because there are challenging as you stay. How did you persevere through that? I also wonder if anyone else reading this might have tips for keeping at it even when it is frustrating or challenging at first.

Since my wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's seven plus years ago, I have been doing brain exercises daily, with BrainHQ, Lumosity and Elevate. Now BrainHQ, which was my favorite, has changed so to get the usual variety of exercises I am accustomed to, a subscription is required. So I am looking for good alternatives, and wonder if anyone has suggestions.