Brain Monitor vs STEPS Problem Solving Training

Brain Monitor measures cognitive function to help prevent dementia. Cognitive function starts to decline as early as age 27, eventually resulting in dementia for over 50 million people. But cognitive decline can be slowed by brain healthy behaviors such as eating a balanced diet, engaging in regular physical activity, managing stress, getting enough sleep, maintaining strong social connections and participating in mentally stimulating activities. Most of us choose our behaviors with little regard for their long-term consequences. Being mindful of changes to cognitive function can help trigger the brain healthy behaviors that delay and even prevent dementia. Brain Monitor measures cognitive function by tracking brain game results for up to 100 years. The game in this app, Splatter, is a Match 3 game with 6 fruits. Scoring is based on the total number of matched fruits within in 60 seconds. Medical Disclaimer This app provides only information, is not medical or treatment advice and may not be treated as such by the user. As such, this app may not be relied upon for the purposes of medical diagnosis or as a recommendation for medical care or treatment. The information on this app is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information available through this app is for general information purposes only.

STEPS (Steps To Effective Problem Solving) is a mobile app developed to help individuals apply the evidence-based problem-solving strategy taught in Problem-Solving Training (PST). PST is a metacognitive approach that teaches users a structured, step-by-step method (A-B-C-D-E-F) to break down challenges, set realistic goals, develop action plans, and evaluate outcomes. PST helps users avoid impulsive or discouraging problem-solving attempts and instead promotes self-efficacy through achievable, meaningful progress. Decades of research - including in traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, and caregiver populations - support its ability to reduce distress, enhance independence, and improve problem-solving skills across diverse conditions and life challenges. The STEPS app brings this powerful strategy to users' fingertips, offering a low-cost, accessible, and scalable way to use the PST strategy independently. Designed with the cognitive and emotional needs of individuals with TBI in mind, the app also holds promise for anyone seeking a simple and effective tool to manage life's daily problems. STEPS supports personalized goal setting and real-time application of the PST method. STEPS was funded in-part by the US Department of Defense.