Going back to that list of fun activities to do with seniors, the one I found so fuddy-duddy ~ ~ it leaves off playing video games.
Okay, it mentioned Wii, but not a peep about findings by the National Institute of Health (NIH) that older people who regularly play video games tend to have better cognitive skills. No small thing to have fun with youngers AND sharpen your mind!
Not that I'm knocking Wii games. Stroke victims use them for arm rehabilitation & overall fitness. Studies show playing Wii games can improve upper arm strength, general motor function & daily tasks.
How could it leave off Wii and video games when both encourage greater socialization across generations. Wow! Grannie & gramps can challenge their grandkids to a round of golf or a bowling match - and come out the champ!
The moms & dads who fussed over kids who spent too much time with Atari & Pac-Man are now improving their cognitive skills & memory retention, especially with the more complex games.
And gaming isn't limited to whoever is around. Online gaming lets them play with people of all ages from around the world, dear-to-the-heart family & total strangers.
Thinking of all the fun ways Wii & video games can connect far-flung fmilies while enriching the lives (and uplifting the hearts) of their oldest members!
Deev
the well read daughter
for more information, see http://seniorcarecorner.com/seniors-benefit-from-video-game-playing
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