A Video Game a Day Keeps the Loneliness Away

A video game a day keeps the loneliness away. Study finds gaming reduces loneliness and depression in senior populations.

This meta analysis, published in the MOJ Gerontology & Geriatrics, found that elderly people introduced to video games had significant improvements with symptoms of loneliness and depression.

The participants played many types of games, however, the Wii console was the overwhelming favorite. These folks know how to have a good time and obviously have great taste in gaming. 😃

The journal article concluded: “Considering the positive impact of video games and the increased interest of seniors in these games, it is recommended that video games be included in the daily agenda of the elderly”.

Source

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333681210_Does_video_games_as_a_digital_intervention_improve_depression_and_loneliness_of_elderly_people