WheelUp! Developing an Interactive Electric-power Wheelchair Virtual Training Environment

Chen, Max; Xu, Yihong; Sirois, Alexander; Li, Yichen; Dempski, Robert; Smith, Gillian; Oda, Yuko; Telliel, Yunus; Lewis, Erika S.; Wolkowicz, Kelilah L.

doi:10.1109/cog57401.2023.10333203

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“…Previous studies have examined the preferences and challenges faced by older adults during exercise, travel, and studying foreign languages [ 24 , 25 , 26 ]. Researchers have recommended designing game-related programs for older adults and individuals requiring additional support by simplifying game objectives, providing interactive systems [ 27 ] and timely feedback [ 28 ] to support learning, and incorporating appropriate visual complexity [ 29 ].…”

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The Influence of Separate and Combined Exercise and Foreign Language Acquisition on Learning and Cognition

Qian,

Schwartz,

Jung

et al. 2024

Brain Sciences

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Aging contributes significantly to cognitive decline. Aerobic exercise (AE) has been shown to induce substantial neuroplasticity changes, enhancing cognitive and brain health. Likewise, recent research underscores the cognitive benefits of foreign language learning (FLL), indicating improvements in brain structure and function across age groups. However, the lack of a comprehensive paradigm integrating language learning with exercise limits research on combined effects in older adults. In order to address this gap, we devised a novel approach using a virtual world tourism scenario for auditory-based language learning combined with aerobic cycling. Our study examines the impact of simultaneous AE and FLL integration on cognitive and language learning outcomes compared to FLL alone. A total of 20 older adults were randomly assigned to AE + FLL and FLL-only groups. The results revealed significantly improved Spanish language learning outcomes in both combined and language learning-only groups. Additionally, significant cognitive function improvement was observed in the FLL group following short-term language learning.

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