Think of cognitive training as ‘exercise for the brain’. By exercising your brain several times a week you can improve your memory, concentration and problem solving skills. Cognitive training increases the quantity of sensory information the brain takes in and improves the quality with which the brain processes and records this information.

The Cognitive Assessment and Training Program starts with an intake assessment conducted by a psychologist. The purpose of the assessment is to identify an individual’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses and then prescribe training exercises using Posit Science, the computer-based training program used by Yale University School of Medicine and Silver Hill Hospital. The Posit Science cognitive training exercises are performed under the supervision of Silver Hill Hospital staff over a six to eight week period. Upon completion of the exercise, the psychologist measures the specific areas in which cognition has improved and provides feedback to assist in translating the cognitive gains to real life experiences.

Silver Hill Hospital will provide the laptop and install and maintain the training software during the cognitive training program. The fee for this service is $2,500 and is covered by Medicare.

For more information or to schedule an intake assessment with the psychologist, please call 800 899-4455 and ask for the admissions department.