Seniors Say Game On for Better Overall Health
For Immediate Release – October 28, 2011
Denver, Colorado
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors has released an article that discusses how seniors today are becoming more socially interactive with video games. As this newly popular trend allows for fun entertainment, it also allows opportunities for better health such as, improved physical agility, cognitive health and social interactions.
Excerpts from article:
“Nursing homes are using video games to keep seniors active. A study by the Gerontological Society indicates that virtually engaging in activities that someone previously enjoyed actually increases life satisfaction, decreases reported loneliness, improves mood, and increases physical activity. Physical therapy patients also work with video games to improve their recovery from injuries. Video games have influenced and improved quality time between generations by allowing seniors to connect with and enjoy younger generations.”
“Doctors and other medical practitioners use gaming systems to monitor progress or deterioration of a physical or mental capability in a senior. The professionals take regular measurements of a senior’s ability to play the video game. The results of the measurements can help indicate if a health issue is advancing. Other tests cannot accomplish this same task.”
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