The Benefits of a Wii Console

The Nintendo Wii console was released in November of 2006 and to this day is still the most bought Nintendo home video game console in the world. The Wii provides all the fun of a home console, combined with a good amount of low-impact exercise through several unique and popular games. Without a doubt, the Wii was and still is one of the best video game systems Nintendo has ever released.

One of the key attributes that makes the Wii such a good console is its ability to appeal to a very wide age demographic. Many other home and handheld game systems make it a point to target kids and teenagers with both their games and consoles. In contrast, the Wii’s unique feature of requiring body movement through its motion controllers allowed game developers to explore different styles of games, styles that appealed to people of all ages rather then only dedicated video game players. Games like Just Dance and Wii Sports took off as ways for the whole family to play together and improve their health.

Because of its attributes, the Wii has also become the go-to video game console for senior citizens. In the privacy of their own homes, the Wii allows many senior citizens to have a way to get in a good workout while having fun at the same time. The Wii can also be a great way to spend time with friends and family doing a fun indoor activity. There are many other mental and physical benefits to seniors having access to a Wii:

Some of the benefits a Wii console may offer aging adults are:

• Wii games can provide valuable mental stimulation, keeping the brain active as the game is played
• certain video games and systems can provide an easy method of at-home exercise
• learning how to game can provide valuable social opportunities with peers and help bridge the generation gap
• many motion games come with a wide variety of music tracks, allowing for the enjoyment of older songs that may not otherwise be readily available to listen to
• the Wii console can come with several different attachments, such as the Wii Balance Board, that can also aid in physical exercise
• exercising through Wii games can often be a fun way to get in a daily low-impact workout

A Nintendo Wii console can play a vital role in enhancing seniors’ health and quality of life. At Evergreen Place and The Legacy: Memory Support in Chillicothe, one of our many options for our residents’ health and fitness is the Wii console. We offer it for individual use and during our weekly fitness classes.

Call today or visit our website to learn more and become a part of the Evergreen Place and The Legacy: Memory Support family.