Challenges in software applications for the cognitive evaluation and stimulation of the elderly.

Background: Computer-based cognitive stimulation applications can help the elderly maintain and improve their cognitive skills. In this research paper, our objectives are to verify the usability of PESCO (an open-software application for cognitive evaluation and stimulation) and to determine the concurrent validity of cognitive assessment tests and the effectiveness of PESCO's cognitive stimulation exercises.

Methods: Two studies were conducted in various community computer centers in the province of Granada.