“Playing video games has always given many people a bad impression that it is an unhealthy and bad habit. However, with the advancement of technology and the increase in the number of games, as long as you play for the right amount of time and choose the right games, “gaming” can also be used as a cognitive and physical exercise. How can “playing games” help people with cognitive impairment?
(1) “Playing games” is originally an exercise activity for cognitive ability. All games, even cognitive training games or ordinary games, have tasks or goals to achieve. Participants need to use their cognitive abilities, such as concentration, memory, reaction, image recognition, and execution, to accomplish the task or goal. The advantage of cognitive training games is that each game focuses on training certain cognitive abilities and is simpler and more suitable for people with cognitive impairment.
(2) There are many types of games. In recent years, game developers have developed a lot of somatosensory games that require the use of hands and feet. “Playing games is no longer just about holding a remote control and sitting in a chair and pressing buttons. These physical games provide better cognitive and physical exercise. At the same time, these games provide an outlet for patients to express their excess energy and reduce the chances of agitation and wandering.
