KINE 4646 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: User Friendly, Dementia, Wax Paper
12 Nov 2015
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Caregivers need to encourage elderly people and provide opportunities for them to maintain better quality life. Participating in activities with them depicts that you care, and you help them in improving their overall health. Research indicates that keeping the elderly physically, mentally, socially and emotionally engaged is essential. It makes them retain better function in cognitive concepts, stay healthier and live independently for long. Getting older lowers the many opportunities to socializing compared to when you are young. Social interaction during gaming offers older adults many benefits. This game reduces the risk of cardiovascular problems, cancer, osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis. As a result of increased physical activities, the risks developing alzheimer"s disease reduces significantly. It keeps their mind sharp and alert reducing dementia effects. It keeps a connection with other people stronger. This is achieved by being in touch with friends and family during game play. It makes them feel less in isolation and promotes good memory abilities.
