Fitness-based Video Game, Anyone?

You might not think that the terms “video games” and “older adults” go together, but recent studies have shown that, surprisingly, a large number of seniors have taken to playing video games as a pastime over the last few years. It’s no wonder – modern video game systems like the Wii are designed to be more accessible to people of all ages, from children to older adults. Additionally, video games can have a wide variety of positive impacts on the mental and physical health of seniors. Read on for a list of gaming benefits.

Here’s an excerpt from the article:

“While the past two points alone – improved balance and more fun workouts – can already lead to a better outlook on life, playing video games can also provide a sense of routine and restore diminished executive function for seniors. One study showed that feelings of depression were lower in seniors who played video games over seniors who didn’t, and another noted that working memory improved in gaming seniors.”

Read the full article:?

https://www.brightwaterseniorliving.com/senior-living/nv/henderson/carnegie-heights/blog?article=the-surprising-benefits-of-video-games-for-seniors

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