Enhancing Mobility through Potent Brain Imagery: Total Brain Care
In the heart of Kobe, a venture company named Total Brain Care is making waves with its innovative tool, the Powerful Brain Trainer CogEvo. This unique device, designed to visualize five cognitive functions connected to everyday life, is more than just a brain trainer; it's a comprehensive approach to promoting positive health and addressing the challenges of mobility.
CEO Shinsuke Kawagoe, the mastermind behind CogEvo, defines mobility as movement as a means, encompassing the underlying motive and the powerful brain that stimulates it. He envisions CogEvo as a tool for turning cognitive function testing into a fun daily activity, potentially solving social issues related to mental health.
One of the key areas CogEvo focuses on is the link between cognitive function and driving. In 2016, Total Brain Care collaborated with Aomori University to publish a paper on this subject. The findings highlighted the importance of maintaining cognitive health for safe driving and daily life.
CogEvo has found a significant place in the health sector. Since 2020, Toyota Motor Health Insurance Society's Welpo health support centres have been using CogEvo for checkups. Moreover, the Mobility Show led to CogEvo being adopted for health checkups in the Iwaki area of Hirosaki City (Aomori) as part of a joint research project between Mazda and Hirosaki University.
The device scores users on the percentage of correct answers and the time required to diagnose their state of recovery. It can identify specific cognitive weaknesses in patients, such as weak spatial awareness and attentiveness, and provide recommendations to mitigate risks, like using a cane or switching to plastic cups.
CogEvo is not just a tool for the elderly; it's also used as a training device for individuals with developmental disabilities and patients with higher brain dysfunction. Its versatility and effectiveness have earned it a place in more than 4,000 mental health assessments at Nippon Travel Agency.
New projects involving CogEvo are underway with two other companies, and a French version is currently being developed. With over 25 papers and conference presentations dedicated to CogEvo, it's clear that this innovative tool is shaping the future of mobility and cognitive health in Japan and beyond.
Total Brain Care promotes its services as a "powerful brain trainer" to distinguish them from negative connotations associated with cognitive function and dementia. The company's vision aligns with CEO Kawagoe's, who emphasizes the importance of everyone, regardless of age, taking proactive steps to manage their cognitive health for a better quality of life.
As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of aging populations and cognitive decline, Total Brain Care's Powerful Brain Trainer CogEvo offers a beacon of hope. By making cognitive function testing fun, accessible, and effective, CogEvo is empowering individuals to take control of their health and mobility, promoting positive health and a brighter future for all.
- CEO Shinsuke Kawagoe envisions the Powerful Brain Trainer CogEvo, developed by Total Brain Care, as a tool that can transform cognitive function testing into an enjoyable daily activity, potentially addressing societal issues concerning mental health.
- The Powerful Brain Trainer CogEvo is not only utilized for the elderly but also serves as a training device for individuals with developmental disabilities and patients with higher brain dysfunction, with over 4,000 mental health assessments conducted using this instrument at Nippon Travel Agency.
- In alignment with Total Brain Care's mission, CEO Kawagoe emphasizes the importance of proactive cognitive health management for everyone, irrespective of age, to improve the quality of life and contribute to tackling the global challenges of aging populations and cognitive decline.
