Monroe - A brain fitness technology called the Dakim BrainFitness System that helps seniors reduce their risk of memory loss and dementia, is all the rage among residents of Mount Pleasant, an Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) retirement community.
"As one of Ohio’s leading providers of senior living communities, our mission is to improve the lives of those who we serve," said Dan O’Connor, OPRS executive vice president and chief operating officer. "Dakim's system makes it fun and easy for our residents to unleash the power of brain fitness to enhance their quality of life and well-being."
The Dakim BrainFitness System helps seniors preserve brain function by using a touch screen-based mental stimulation system. A constantly changing series of rigorous but entertaining multimedia activities helps seniors preserve brain function. The system uses interactive puzzles, stories, word scrambles and other activities. It also employs pre-1950s film clips and other senior-friendly references that are updated frequently, and are played on a touch screen computer appliance that requires no mouse, keyboard or computer knowledge. Mount Pleasant and nine other OPRS Communities in Ohio have had the Dakim units for a short time.
"Already, resident response has been overwhelmingly positive," said Mount Pleasant Executive Director Stan Kappers. "Our residents find it easy and enjoyable, but still challenging, which means they will return to it often and reap powerful benefits for brain health."
The Dakim system is designed for use by virtually all seniors, from those with the sharpest minds to seniors who have mild cognitive impairment, those at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, and even those with moderate dementia. It is currently the most widely adopted brain fitness system in senior living communities. A home unit is expected to be available early this year.
For more information, visit http://www.dakim.com.
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