Exercogs: an augmented reality and gamification therapy for dementia prevention

Our solution arises to respond to the social problem of dementia that affects thousands of people globally. Currently, we know 40% of these cases are due to 12 modifiable risk factors, mainly the social isolation, physical inactivity and depression.
The exercogs are a therapeutic tool created for dementia prevention programs. This is an innovative tool that combine physical exercise, cognitive skills, and social interaction in a single activity. It is worth emphasizing that these games are played in group whithin a game scenario specially designed to promote social interaction, allowing the creation of healthy connections between older people that are fundamental for their mental and emotional health. In addition, the exercogs are gamified and use augmented reality to provide an interactive and motivating experience.
The exercogs have different levels of difficulties that allow the adaptation of the activities to the needs and potential of each person.
In the physical domain, the games allow us to work on mobility, motor coordination and balance. On a cognitive level, they work on attention, executive functions and memory.