Proof that brain training games DO boost memory and language skills in older people

Proof that brain training games DO boost memory and language skills in older people Researchers from California noticed a significant improvement in memory among older people who played brain training games The study also found that games increased the participants' language skills Researchers have proved that brain-training programs can significantly improve memory and language skills - especially in older people. Previous studies have claimed that brain training programs can delay dementia in later life but little research has been done into the immediate benefits of the software on older people. Researchers from California have found that computerised brain training programs can significantly improve memory and language skills, especially in older people. According to UCLA research, just 20 minutes of brain-training once every four days using software such as Dakim BrainFitness, pictured left, and Dr Kawashima's Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain?, right, can significantly improve memory and language skills in older people For example, they confirm the findings from London Metropolitan University, which claimed just 15 minutes a day spent on brain training exercises promotes the growth of new brain cells.