Serious Games for Memory Training in Ageing Era

As the global population is ageing, cognitive decline, particularly in memory functions such as recall, recognition, and spatial memory, has become a significant public health concern, affecting the quality of life of older adults. Traditional memory training methods often lack engagement and personalization, resulting in limited motivation and adherence.

This research proposes a novel memory training framework for older adults, leveraging VR serious games under the theme of "Game of Life". These games offer plenty of customization tailored to individual cognitive needs and preferences, integrating personalized training plans to enhance cognitive functions. A key innovation of the framework is its ability to evoke emotions by recreating meaningful life experiences in VR, tapping into long-term memories to foster engagement and motivation.

The gathered data is analyzed in the work and tends to indicate that cognitive training using VR could aid to the prevention of cognitive decline.