Introducing Cogmed QM
A clinically proven program for improving concentration.
What is working memory?
You use your working memory every day. It is the ability to keep information in your mind for a short time, focus on a task and solve problems. Research demonstrates working memory is inseparably linked to attention control.
Working memory develops during childhood and adulthood, reaches its maximum capacity at 30 years of age and gradually declines during aging.
Your working memory may need exercise if you have difficulties with:
- Concentrating for sustained periods of time, like reading a book
- Tracking several tasks and prioritizing them
- Following instructions like recipes and driving directions
- Comprehending a story in a book or magazine without re-reading
Working memory can be strengthened with proper training.
Cogmed QM is clinically proven to strengthen and increase working memory capacity with rigorous and engaging exercises. Its training design is identical to our original program for children and features a new interface for adults.
Cogmed QM Training Benefits
- Improved attention
- Improved complex reasoning skills
- Better ability to organize and multi-task
Some adults struggle all their lives with attention problems because of poor working memory. For others, it can be affected by brain injury or aging. Fortunately, Cogmed Working Memory Training is clinically proven to increase working memory capacity:
- 8 out of 10 who have completed training experience significant and lasting results at all age levels
- Research and clinical evidence supports that adults of all ages improved their working memory capacity by 20%
A comprehensive, home based program
- Computer-based training you can do at home
- 25 daily sessions over 5 weeks
- Exercises automatically adjust in difficulty expanding your working memory capacity
- Each participant trains with a Personal Coach who monitors the training, tracks results and provides motivation
Working Memory Overview
This overview provides consolidated information on working memory deficits and how the working memory can be trained and strengthened with the Cogmed Working Memory Training program.
Parents may wish to print out the overview for their child’s doctor as a means of introducing the Cogmed concept.
Read the overview as a PDF
Footnotes
1Klingberg et al, JAACAP, (2005)
2Gathercole et al, Br J Educ Psychol (2000)
3Martinussen et al, JAACAP, (2005)
4Westerberg et al, Child Neuropsychology (2004)
5Data on file, Cogmed (2007)
For full references please click on "Research" and then on "References".
Important notice: Cogmed Working Memory Training is not intended to be a substitute for a health care provider's consultation or a substitute for medication that a doctor may have prescribed. Scientific research with respect to Cogmed Working Memory Training has evidenced strong improvement effects. Even so, the effects or results in individual cases and for a specific user can never be guaranteed and results may vary.
