Grandparents should get a wii fit this holiday season



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Buying an elderly individual a high-tech gaming device may not seem like the obvious choice this Christmas, but new studies say this may actually be the best gift of all.

 

According to the CDD, one out of every three adults age 65 and older falls each year. This is significant because falls can cause debilitating life long injuries and can lead to a premature death. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury-related death in adults over the age of 65. One of the most common causes of falls is lack of balance and muscle strength. Thus, strength and balance training is a key component of fall prevention.

 

A recent study featuring the Wii Fit measured the balance improvement in younger adults versus older adults after use of the game. The results showed that just after only a few sessions older participants improved their balance scores significantly more than that of the younger age group. The older group improved their “Wii age” by 8 years where the younger group only improved theirs by 1 year.

 

Wii Fit is an exercise video game developed by Nintendo designed for the Wii console. The game is the most popular of the “exergaming” trend. It features a balance board on which the player stands while participating in a variety of activities such as bowling, yoga, aerobics, etc. Additional benefits of “exergaming” is that it is a low-impact exercise, can be done at home, and requires mental engagement in an activity.


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