CogXergaming to Promote Physical Activity and Cognitive Function in Frail Older Adults

The participant will play four of the six balance board games Table tilt, Tightrope, Soccer, Balance bubble, Light Run and Basic Step (each game is max 1.5 minutes). Each game will be superimposed with any 3 of the 6 cognitive tasks (word list generation consisting of verbal fluency (VF) and category fluency (CF), digit recall (DR), analogies (AN), mental arithmetic (MA), repeated letter (RL). The cognitive tasks will be randomized making sure that all the cognitive tasks are played with all the games. The cognitive and balance board game scores will be noted on the scoring sheet for each session. A total 10 minutes rest interval between every sub-session will be mandatorily provided.

The program emphasizes practical coping strategies that include group discussions, mutual problem solving, exercises to improve strength, coordination and balance, and, a home safety evaluation.