Software CDs. MindFit
MindFit, Rated overall #1 by the Wall Street Journal and 2007 ASA Best Product Award.
MindFit is a computer program that has been specifically designed for adults who wish to actively maintain a vital, agile and vigorous mind. The program is designed for use on a Microsoft Windows based computer; it is easy to use and requires minimal computer knowledge.
MindFit is based on scientific studies of the adaptability of the adult human brain which have shown that training can bring about an improvement in mental abilities. The software is geared to the adult population and instructions are given both as written directions and verbally. There is a self-assessment section followed by a training section with varied, challenging tasks.
MindFit Demos
Demo 1
The "Inside and Outside" task trains your ability to divide your attention between two or more visual stimuli. In daily life we normally manage several attention channels simultaneously. As we drive, for example, aside from handling the car, we pay attention to the road and traffic conditions, we usually also listen to the radio and talk with our companions (or on the mobile phone). When watching TV, we listen and watch, converse, think and react. The "Inside and Outside" task focuses on improving an individual’s divided attention skills .
Demo 2
The 'Two In One' task trains "dual task" skill - that is the ability to perform two tasks simultaneously. In daily life we are often required to carry out more than one assignment at a time. A typist reads and types simultaneously and tries to do both tasks as accurately as possible. A driver needs to look in the mirror while driving backwards. We often answer the phone while we continue doing our ongoing duties. The 'Two In One' task exercises the ability to perform such tasks quickly and accurately.
Demo 3
The "Picasso" task trains visual short term memory as well as synthesis ability- the ability to rebuild a pattern from given parts. In daily life, we often have separate elements that we need to combine into a pattern. For example, when we assemble a new device, cook something by following a recipe, or build something from a kit, we need to join different bits of information in a logical way. The “Picasso” task focuses on improving an individual’s ability to synthesize information.