Neil S.

I wrote my first review on Lumosity in 2011 after 3 years of using their programs. I have read lots of reviews about their billing process and even though, unfortunately, this has probably hurt their reputation a little, I have continued to use their service and I will tell you why.

In 2007 I suffered a serious accident to my neck and lower spine, but it also caused some neurological damage affecting my memory. I lost the ability to recall words and remember information and facts when under pressure. My doctor said I would be in a wheelchair within 5 to 10 years and my psychologist and neuro physician said I would probably have memory loss and impaired neural function for the rest of my life. In 2018 I am walking, I have full use of all my limbs and even though I still suffer from some nerve damage and pain, my brain has repaired itself through using Lumosity's neuroplasticity training program. Please note: I am not an employee, associate or family member of Lumosity, and I have not been paid to endorse or recommend this company. I have had no contact with them in the 10 years I have been a member.

I was a concert musician before the injury, so I was used to practising regimens. I tried quite a few programs before settling on Lumosity. I have followed their schedule and training plan diligently and did extra exercises in the skill areas where I was down in my percentiles. Hard work has DEFINITELY returned good results. I thoroughly recommend this program to anyone suffering from memory loss, cognitive impairment or perhaps has suffered a brain injury, due to an accident. The brain is pretty amazing and can repair itself if exposed to the right conditions which, in my case, has also included nutrition, plenty of water, exercise and regular visits to the GP for monitoring.

http://synapse.org.au/information-services/an-approximate-guide-to-the-recovery-process.aspx

By all means, try the other programs out there but Lumosity is the best for me. I will probably continue to use this for the rest of my life.

This is just a personal opinion.

3RD UPDATE
This is is my third update since joining Lumosity 6 years ago. I am now in the top 99.4th Percentile for my age group 55 - 59 years. My memory, perceptual acuity, peripheral vision, reflexes and the ability to multi-task and keep focused are as good if not better than when I was at my peak in my mid 20's.

I have tried them all and also having read some of the other reviews on here from people not happy with the outcomes, I definitely disagree. You have to use this regularly like having breakfast. Our minds need food as much as our body needs water and nutrients. Lumosity challenges you and the other big difference I have found, particularly for my age, is that I am not tired in the afternoon or weary minded by nightfall. Everyday I strengthen and re-enforce the critical pathways to help neuron transmission.

15 minutes is the minimum and daily use is recommended. Just like reading the newspaper. Take your time and help yourself for your eventual senior years. I dont want to get Alzheimers or Dementia. I am grateful for Lumosity.

2ND UPDATE

I have been a member for 5 years at the time of this writing. (see previous review underneath) I have been using the program almost every day. I spend no more than 10 - 15 minutes. (you have to exercise the mind, same as you drink water). It is definitely not a rip off. People get lazy if they don't see results straight away and then give up. For me, at 57, I have seen improvements in my peripheral vision, my mind reflexes are faster. I can calculate quicker. I am retaining good word knowledge and feel bright during the day after using it. They didn't pay me to say this. It is fact!

1ST REVIEW

(I have been using them for 3 years. I am 55 years old and found their site fantastic and has helped my brain performance incredibly. I paid monthly for 1st 2 years, now pay yearly. It fits my budget and quite affordable; have never been ripped off. Their service contact can be a little slow but they do have over 500K users.

I have tried other sites, paid and non-paid; for the moment Lumosity has my confidence.)