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Dakim BrainFitness FAQ
Q-1: Why was the Dakim BrainFitness invented?
A: The Dakim BrainFitness is the product of inventor, founder, and CEO Dan Michel's experience with his father's thirteen-year struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Dan's participation in cognitively stimulating activities with his father over the course of several years made him recognize the therapeutic and emotional value of mental stimulation. He also saw a pressing need for a more effective means of providing brain fitness exercise to help seniors use rigorous cognitive stimulation, long-term to defend their brain health-to prevent or slow the development of dementia. Dakim's team has spent the last eight years developing, testing and refining what senior living providers consider to be the most advanced, effective, user-friendly and entertaining way to help virtually all seniors enhance their quality of life.
Q-2: How does the Dakim BrainFitness improve senior's quality of life?
A: Experts have found that brain health is a "use it or lose it" proposition. Dakim BrainFitness engages the brain with challenging exercises across six cognitive domains, and turns rigorous cognitive exercise (based on standardized neurological tests and exercises) into a compelling and entertaining experience. The Dakim BrainFitness makes the entire experience so much fun for seniors, they'll want to use it again and again! At Dakim, we believe fun and enjoyment enhance everyone's quality of life!
Q-3: Who is Dakim BrainFitness for?
A: Virtually all seniors can benefit from the Dakim BrainFitness system, from those with normal brain function to those with mild cognitive impairment and even moderate dementia. Dakim BrainFitness is designed to enable seniors to use rigorous cognitive stimulation to prevent or slow the development of dementia. As Gary Small, M.D. says, "It's never too early or too late to start a brain fitness program."
Q-4: How many cognitive domains does the system exercise?
A: The Dakim BrainFitness exercises six cognitive domains, including memory (short-term and long-term), language, calculation, visuospatial-orientation and critical thinking.
Q-5: How long does a Dakim BrainFitness session last?
A: A typical session usually lasts about 20 to 30 minutes, but this can be adjusted-by home users or by care providers in senior living communities, to suit the specific needs of the community and/or its residents.
Q-6: Does Dakim provide new exercises?
A: Yes! New content is downloaded and automatically installed, via the Internet regularly, as often as every day or two. Our fresh, entertaining content, which is constantly being created and customized for our users, is the key to making the Dakim BrainFitness fun and beneficial!
Q-7: Do I need an Internet connection to use the Dakim BrainFitness ?
A: Yes! Dakim BrainFitness units update their content each night, so users will constantly see new, fresh content that keeps them coming back for more. To accomplish this, each Dakim BrainFitness will need to be connected to the internet immediately after use and before it is powered-off.
Our technical support staff is available to assist you by phone or by e-mail. Our Dakim BrainFitness units continuously and automatically self-diagnose their hardware, operating system, the Dakim BrainFitness application and all the digital elements of the exercises. Minor problems are repaired remotely via the Internet, but if a unit can't be repaired remotely, simply notify Dakim, and a replacement unit is sent out. Everything is under warranty for up to three years. And best of all, Dakim BrainFitness units will always be up-to-date, because most nights, Dakim downloads brand-new exciting, challenging exercises!
Q-8: Is Dakim BrainFitness a test?
A: No. While Dakim BrainFitness gives you a rigorous cognitive workout, it is not a test. Playing Dakim BrainFitness feels more like you are a contestant on your favorite TV game show.
Q-9: How do I clean the Dakim BrainFitness ?
A: Alcohol-free wipes available from Dakim are suitable for cleaning all surfaces on the Dakim BrainFitness. CAUTION: DO NOT use wipes or cleaners containing alcohol to clean the screen- alcohol-based cleaners will degrade the functionality of the touch screen and will void the warranty! To purchase sanitizing wipes, click here or click the BUY NOW button.
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