Online brain games for dementia: new study tests if virtual therapy can keep minds sharp

This study tested whether a virtual group therapy program called Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (V-CST) could help slow cognitive decline in people with mild to moderate dementia. 133 participants were randomly assigned to either receive a referral for V-CST or continue with standard care. The therapy involves online group activities designed to stimulate thinking and memory. The study focused on whether people would accept the referral and whether their cognitive scores changed over time.