Wii in the UK

A good example of techmanity

By Mike Magee, MD

I've been making the case for "Techmanity" - technology embraced by health care professionals as a human connector and humanizing force. If you'd like a concrete example, and need to put a bit of a smile on your face today, take a look at this piece from the UK on seniors embracing Wii game technology.

Topic Tags: aging, Mike Magee, technology

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July 10, 2008

interesting discovery

technology should help elders' mental and cognitive acuities

Any technological device that elders can use to activate/stimulate brain functioning can be a powerful tool that may very well have the potential to decelerate mental and cognitive degeneration. Elders need to be kept active, not sedated and sedentary. Perhaps lifespan can be prolonged if the brain is provided with sufficient, interesting stimulation from technological game sources.

by Gerald-Mark Breen

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I think we should have health care paid for

by the government for everyone. It doesn't have to be elaborate, but a socialized medical system like Canada has."

Hard for the insured, too

Keep health care private!

Work to stay healthy

Testing is important

Please keep it affordable

Everybody deserves a chance

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