Desarrollo de una aplicación móvil para la estimulación cognitiva en adultos mayores

Abstract

The SENDAD project aims to develop a mobile application designed to promote cognitive stimulation in individuals of all ages, from children to older adults. Its purpose is to provide an accessible and effective tool to enhance essential cognitive skills, such as memory, attention, and problem-solving. The project's justification lies in the need for digital tools that offer interactive and personalized activities, tailored to the characteristics of each age group, given the shortage of appropriate digital cognitive stimulation resources. To carry out the development, the web version of the Mental Games application was used as a foundation, adapting it to a mobile platform using the Flutter framework. Inclusive design principles were applied to ensure that the application was accessible to users with different levels of cognitive abilities. Additionally, pilot tests were conducted with various age groups to evaluate the usability and effectiveness of the application. The results showed that most users found the application intuitive, easy to use, and effective for cognitive stimulation, although areas for improvement were identified in the interface and accessibility for older adults. In conclusion, SENDAD is a promising tool that offers a technological solution for cognitive stimulation, with great potential for expansion and continuous improvement. Keywords: Cognitive stimulation, mobile application, inclusive design, Flutter.