LAS VEGAS: Despite their potential for mental stimulation, video games currently only provide limited benefits to older skilled nursing home residents due to the need for “extensive support” from nursing staff, a new study has found.
The research confirmed motion-based video games can provide both mental and physical stimulation for older adults in residential care.
However, the study found their use can become “increasingly challenging” for those who require additional support to both access and play the game, meaning it cannot be considered an independent activity…