Cognitive Brain Training in Older Adults

These hourly classes will consist of cognitive brain training (Fit Brains by Rosetta Stone) on a mobile device (tablet/iPad). Fit Brains offers 60+ different training games, each targeting one of five cognitive domains - executive functions, memory, concentration/attention, visual-spatial ability, and processing speed. Each game lasts exactly 60 seconds during which individuals aim to answer as many questions correctly. The difficulty of the game increases after each correct answer. Each game has three level of difficulty: 1) novice; 2) intermediate; and 3) advanced.

These classes combine aerobic training and cognitive training. The classes will consist of a 15-minute walk prior to cognitive brain training (Fit Brains by Rosetta Stone) on a mobile device (tablet/iPad). Fit Brains offers 60+ different training games, each targeting one of five cognitive domains - executive functions, memory, concentration/attention, visual-spatial ability, and processing speed. Each game lasts exactly 60 seconds during which individual aims to answer as many questions correctly. The difficulty of the game increases after each correct answer. Each game has three level of difficulty: 1) novice; 2) intermediate; and 3) advanced.

These classes will consist of hourly sham training class, hourly classes of sham exercise (e.g., balance, stretching, range of motion), and hourly educational classes.