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96XR-based dementia interventionsBesides early screening and diagnosis, people living with dementia also benefit from advancements in technology. Prof. Liu and her team developed the region%u2019s first immersive VR simultaneous dual-task (motor-cognitive) game-based training system to enhance the cognitive and physical health of older individuals with mild cognitive impairment. Research shows that cognitive training is more effective when performed simultaneously with physical exercises. %u201cIn the past, cognitive training was boring %u2013 subjects were asked to sit still and name a colour or a shape. We decided to incorporate unique contexts with a local flavour so that our clients would find it relevant to their lives and memories,%u201d explains Prof Liu. The tasks are based on storylines that patients are familiar with, such as remembering the route number of a bus, getting on and off a bus, shopping for groceries in a supermarket, and cooking a meal at home, while simultaneously working their leg muscles on a pedal exerciser. %u201cMost clients are astonished by what they see in the VR headset, and they enjoy it a lot. Since we launched the programme in 2020, it has the lowest drop-out rate of all cognitive interventions. Most participants also showed significant improvement on their Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test score after the training.%u201d The team has already signed an agreement with a commercial partner to promote and sell the system in markets that cater specifically to older adults. More information is available on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATle6sIVLxQ&t=2s.MIND MATTERS