Lucynt employs the thoughtful use of technology based on scientific research to create games that are beneficial to the cognitively impaired as well as caregivers and family members. Through this approach, we’ve worked hand in hand with Gerontologists and caregivers to create games that offer fun, physical activity, and mental stimulation in a play-based environment filled with social interaction. This human experience with gaming technology has been scientifically proven to be extremely effective, and we continually strive to improve the quality of life for all those that venture to play.
DEMENTIA RESEARCH
Physical activity and physical fitness of nursing home residents with cognitive impairment
Research Highlights
- Nursing home residents had low levels of physical activity and physical fitness.
- Physical activity and physical fitness were worse in people with cognitive impairment.
- More physical activity was significantly associated with better physical fitness.
- Nursing homes should implement health promotion strategies targeting physical activity and physical fitness of their residents.
Music therapy enhancing behavioral and cognitive function in dementia patients.
Research Highlights
- Demographic aging is a worldwide phenomenon, as rising interest in cycling coincides with an aging population.
- Declines in behavioral and cognitive function are part of aging.
- Currently, pharmacological therapy is essentially symptomatic and does not have a satisfactory impact on dementia.
- There was positive evidence to support the use of music therapy on disease-specific outcomes for patients with dementia.
- Music therapy can be used as first-line non-pharmacological treatment.
The effect of physical activity on cognitive function in patients with dementia:
A meta-analysis of randomized control trials
Research Highlights
Non-pharmacological therapies, such as physical activity interventions, are an appealing alternative or add-on to current pharmacological treatment of cognitive symptoms in patients with dementia.
Apathy in nursing home residents with dementia:
Results from a cluster-randomized controlled trial
Research Highlights
Evaluation of an interdisciplinary occupational and sport therapy intervention for dementia patients suffering from apathy. Conclusion was found that intervention was effective for the therapy of apathy in dementia.