# Aging Brain Boost

> Cognitive training program for adults to enhance memory and decision-making skills. (iPhone/iPad app by Donalee Markus.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aging-brain-boost/id1596107951 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Donalee Markus](https://appshunter.io/developer/396769078)
- Category: Games, Education, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: $29.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 58 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-11-22
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aging-brain-boost/id1596107951/reviews.md

## What is Aging Brain Boost?

Train the cognitive skills that decline first and matter most as you age — working memory, verbal recall, and the inner voice that drives daily decision-making.

Aging Brain Boost is designed for adults 50 and over who want to age sharp. Not a gamified puzzle app. A clinical-grade training program from Dr. Donalee Markus, a Northwestern-trained neuroscientist with 40 years of clinical practice in cognitive maintenance and recovery.

WHAT IT TRAINS

• Working memory — the mental scratchpad behind every task you complete

• Verbal rehearsal and inner voice — the cognitive engine of daily life

• Short-term recall and word retrieval

• Decade-themed exercises that engage long-term memory alongside working memory

• Carryover skills that translate to conversation, planning, and decision-making

WHY THESE SKILLS MATTER

When people describe "feeling slower" with age, they're usually describing changes in working memory and processing speed. These are also the cognitive skills that respond most strongly to training — and the skills with the clearest connection to long-term cognitive resilience.

Northwestern University's SuperAging research studies adults over 80 whose memory rivals people decades younger. Their brains physically look different — and the underlying neuroplasticity can be cultivated through the right kind of cognitive challenge over time. Aging Brain Boost is designed around that science.

THE PROGRAM

• Decade-themed working-memory exercises

• Hierarchical difficulty that progresses with you

• Brief sessions (5–10 minutes) designed to build a sustainable daily habit

• Designed for adults 50 and over, but used by adults of all ages

WHO IT'S FOR

• Adults 50+ wanting to maintain cognitive function

• Anyone with a family history of dementia who wants to be proactive

• Professionals who plan to keep working into their 70s and 80s

• Caregivers who want to model healthy cognitive habits

• Used alongside the broader Designs for Strong Minds program

WHAT WE WON'T CLAIM

We're careful with our claims. Cognitive training has not been shown to prevent Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and we won't tell you it will. What it can do is build cognitive reserve — the mental capacity that helps the brain maintain function over time. We position this honestly, as one pillar of healthy cognitive aging alongside physical exercise, sleep, and social engagement.

ABOUT THE DEVELOPER

Dr. Donalee Markus earned her Ph.D. at Northwestern University and completed post-doctoral training under Reuven Feuerstein. She has practiced cognitive restructuring since 1983 and has been featured in Psychology Today, in Clark Elliott's "The Ghost in My Brain," and in peer-reviewed publication.

## Key features

- Working memory training
- Verbal recall and inner voice development
- Short-term recall exercises
- Decade-themed memory engagement
- Carryover skills for daily life
- Brief, sustainable daily sessions

## Chart rankings

- #200 in Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)


## Frequently asked questions about Aging Brain Boost

### What is Aging Brain Boost?

Aging Brain Boost is a cognitive training program designed by neuroscientist Dr. Donalee Markus to improve working memory, verbal recall, and decision-making skills. It focuses on building cognitive reserve for long-term brain health.

### Who is Aging Brain Boost for?

The program is primarily designed for adults aged 50 and over who want to maintain cognitive sharpness. However, it is also used by adults of all ages, including professionals planning to work longer and caregivers.

### How long are the training sessions?

Sessions are brief, typically lasting 5–10 minutes, making it easy to build a sustainable daily habit. The hierarchical difficulty progresses with the user.

### Does Aging Brain Boost prevent dementia?

Aging Brain Boost does not claim to prevent Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. It aims to build cognitive reserve, which is the mental capacity that helps the brain maintain function over time, as one pillar of healthy cognitive aging.

### What specific cognitive skills does Aging Brain Boost train?

It trains working memory, verbal rehearsal and inner voice, short-term recall, word retrieval, and decade-themed exercises that engage long-term memory. These skills translate to improved conversation, planning, and decision-making.

### What devices is Aging Brain Boost available on?

Aging Brain Boost is available on iPhone and iPad, supporting a range of Apple devices.

### How often is Aging Brain Boost updated?

The latest version is 1.3, and the app was last updated on May 9, 2026. Updates typically focus on refining exercises and ensuring program effectiveness.

### What is the price of Aging Brain Boost?

Aging Brain Boost is a paid application, priced at $29.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-05-09

What's New

• Updated decade-themed exercise library

• Improved difficulty progression

• Performance improvements

### 1.2 — 2025-12-02

- Updated images set, audio and button placements

### 1.1 — 2022-01-24

- Added Tutorial Video Link
- Audio VoiceOver on About Screen
- Modified Variables Area to provide a clear indicator of what to match

### 1.0 — 2021-11-22

No release notes.

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