SeniorsPlay

Games for Geri!

When selecting games with the just right amount of challenge, age is commonly used to help identify appropriate game recommendations. We see it on almost every game box, for ages 3 and up, ages 8 and up. I am here to represent the “and up” population. As adults we see the benefits of providing children with the opportunity to game. We understand the multiple benefits such as developing fine motor coordination, problem solving, attention, memory, recall, and social interaction skills. However, most people do not realize that for the same reasons we provide children with the opportunities to game is the very reason why we should be promoting gaming for our elders. Spielbound’s Senior Outreach programming is geared at educating the public including health professionals, and seniors about the benefits of geriatric gaming. Spielbound’s Senior Outreach is also interested in developing ways to provide opportunities for seniors of all ages and abilities to participate in games to promote overall quality of life.