Always Home Uses Nintendo Wii to Help Seniors in Halifax

March 27, 2011 - PRLog -- Always Home Adult Day Centre in Dartmouth has discovered that the Nintendo Wii is not just for young gamers. Many seniors in Halifax enjoy playing games on the Nintendo Wii, such bowling, golf, boxing and more. According to Always home staff members, “This provides an opportunity to socialize, use cognitive skills and to be physically active.”

At Always Home Adult Day Centres there is often a Wii Sport taking place. Staff reports, “Our clients enjoy the accessibility of the Nintendo Wii and the camaraderie it creates with co-clients. Individuals who have dementia are able to play as well with verbal/physical cueing provided as needed by our Recreation Therapist.”

Always Home does recommend taking precautions: “While it is a fun activity there are certain things that should be done to avoid injuries, such as avoiding falls by wearing proper footwear and using required safety and assistive devices. Persons who have an implanted pacemaker should consult their manufacturer or doctor before using the Wii as they may experience interference.  Participants should also take a 10-15 minute break every hour (or if any pain/discomfort occurs) to prevent injury from repetitive motion.”

Certainly Always Home is demonstrating its dedication to helping seniors in Halifax by thinking outside the box and utilizing every strategy that is available.  Their happy clients seem to reflect that it is working.

For more information about Always Home and using the Nintendo Wii for Seniors in Halifax, visit: http://alwayshomedaycentres.ca.

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