There is a long history of using videogames in a therapeutic capacity including rehabilitation
for stroke patients, people with traumatic brain injuries, burns victims, wheelchair users …

1. Games and Videogames 1.1 The Double Soul of Game Playing is an activity that
everyone has encountered more than once during his/her lifetime. Trying to provide a …

It has been stated repeatedly that active participation in rehabilitation programs increases
the benefit and effectiveness of therapy. In developing robotic devices for stroke …

In the current study, we examined the impact of playing Nintendo Wii games on the
psychological and physical well-being of seniors in a long-term care facility. A six week-long …

Game research increasingly addresses human factors of gaming. Though more and more
seniors become players, game design for frail elderly has rarely been explored. This paper …

In this paper we report on a qualitative study, investigating the meaning of digital games in
the lives of older adults. Using a combination of semi-structured interviews and observations …

Background. Empirical evidence suggests that digital gameplay can enhance social
interaction and improve cognition for older adults. However, if digital games are to be …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to focus on elderly people who have adopted
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and participated in ICT-based activities …

In recent years the use of videogame technology has increased within the domain of health,
in particular to facilitate rehabilitation following a stroke or fall. This review presents an …

Advances in new technologies can provide solutions to prevent impairments associated with
normal aging, track performance at specific tasks, and provide an entertaining experience to …