A recent study conducted by researchers in San Diego has concluded that playing the Nintendo Wii can help alleviate elderly patients depression, well for those that are in hospitals and elder-care facilities.
A pilot study involving 19 subjects with subsyndromal depression – not full blown depression, but much more common, and more associated with functional disability and long-term hospitaliztion – found that participating in Wii games assisted with their symptoms. This is important because, while longer-term studies have shown that physical activity can abate one’s depression, fewer than five percent of older adults are actually capable of such activity.
But playing the Wii, more than a third of the participants had a reduction of depressive symptoms greater than 50 percent. And many saw a significant improvement in their mental health-related quality of life and increased cognitive stimulation.
– Study findings
there was this wii play commercial and there was a person in a hospital looked like he was having a good time
Well that’s good. I mean some do get depressed when their alone or got nobody to talk so it’s nice that a wii system and games can make them more lively
Doesn’t surprise me
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It’s pretty amazing how simple tech like the Nintendo Wii can help combat elderly depression and keep people engaged. Finding low-stress ways to stimulate the mind is so important, whether it’s through interactive gaming or alternative wellness practices. Whenever I’m looking for unique digital tools to help family members clear their heads or find a bit of focus, I try to research how people actually experience them. I recently read a really honest discussion here where users talk about managing expectations with the Nebula app for mental clarity. If you’re exploring different ways to boost someone’s mood, checking out that thread gives a great, realistic perspective.