I’ve been diagnosed with MCI, Mild Cognitive Impairment
I’ve been diagnosed with MCI, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and through a program at Emory called Cognitive Empowerment Program, which stands out as a unique option for MCI in the country, I came across Brain HQ. Apparently, Emory conducted a study and found that this program could help those with MCI. The program starts off slow and gradually speeds up. You look at two different cars and a highway sign. These items flash on the screen, and you choose which car and the location of the sign. Sounds easy, right? Not for someone with MCI. You are challenged with peripheral vision, short-term memory moving to long-term memory. There are many different exercises that really test memory. For instance, there are several sea birds, one of which has a slightly different wing, and after a quick look at all the birds, you try to remember where that specific bird was among the others. It’s very hard to do. I’ve taken a while to type this as I find it hard to come up with the right words. I still have limited driving privileges, but I’ve noticed I’m more aware of objects in my peripheral vision. In my view, Brain HQ helps me to notice my surroundings better, but as good as the program is, it will never cure MCI. However, it can help me become more aware, which I hope will allow me to be more independant.
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