By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer’s Reading Room Back in May I wrote about Wii Fit suggesting it would be an excellent tool for older people and those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. The game satisfies two needs: social interaction and exercise. Recently, I am reading articles about how Wii is being adopted by Senior centers and assisted living facilities all across the country. The game of choice seems to be bowling. Wii bowling provides moderate exercise and allows groups to get together much like they would at a bowling alley. Nintendo offers hundreds of games that can be played with Wii. You can exercise your body and even exercise your brain with Wii Brain Academy. The Wii game Wii Fit Plus would be particularly effective for both the person that has Alzheimer’s and their caregiver. I know from personal experience with my mother that exercise is both necessary and important . I have written here many times about the immediate positive effect exercise has on my mother. Alzheimer’s caregivers could use this tool to improve socialization by inviting friends and neighbors over to play along. Friends and family of caregivers, Wii is a great gift. Perhaps you could consider “chipping in” and purchasing this for a loving caregiver or suffering family member. I’ll promise you this–you won’t regret it. You could also consider MY Fitness Coach. Don’t get detered by the name of the game. If you are older you can sit in a chair while mimicking the majority of the exercises

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