Friday, January 30, 2009

30/365 The games we play


I am a rehab director in a nursing home and today I was passing the great room to see about 5 residents playing the Wii. I smiled to myself thinking that not 6 months ago none of them knew what to do, and here they were bowling better than me! Then I ran out to my car to get my little point and shoot so I could share this with all of you! Many of the residents get around with assistance like this lady here in her power wheelchair. I love that they have embraced this technology and that at any age we can love to play games!
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  1. Ron a.k.a. DanudinJanuary 30, 2009 at 2:23 AM

    In cases like that it is indeed a boon ya gotta love technology even when ya hate it.

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  2. ChesneyJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    Great, great picture - my grandma is in assisted living and they play that quite a bit. We even got her own WII for her room - the boys love playing with her (and she is getting pretty good)! :)

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  3. barbsJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    I love the idea of this. I don't know if my Mom would ever play Wii - she doesn't feel comfortable with anything on the computer except typing. Maybe if they have a snowshoeing game???? That's her love. I like the picture with the tv showing over her shoulder. I think I would have cropped in a little so the wall isn't showing on top of the tv and taken a little off the left side. Humm don't know tho

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Wonderful photo - so full of fun and life! The Wii looks like a great fit for your residents.

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  5. SunnyJanuary 30, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    I love the juxtaposition of old age and newfangled! A great theme. I also love the fact that a computer game can help keep people active, both physically and mentally! My husband's rehab hospital has a Wii, and he gained strength and coordination by playing baseball and bowling on it while he was there.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    I've never even thought about the connection between Wiis and rehab. What a great combination. I love the way you took the photo, especially that the woman had on a red sweater to add such a great bit of color. I like the idea of a crop. I really like this photo - what it says. It's great.

    Bo

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    What an excellent image for this theme. A real sign of the times....

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  8. mljrbgJanuary 30, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    What a nice story and how wonderful that these games are available for them.

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  9. DebraJanuary 30, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    The Wii has just been an amazing game. Great shot.

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    This is great, she looks so intent. Truly perfect both for the theme and for the times.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    Fabulous interpretation & great photo! She looks like she's oblivious to everything but the game & having a ball!

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  12. tterlynFebruary 1, 2009 at 1:15 AM

    That's just awsome...

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  13. DARTFebruary 1, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    I sense that there will be a lot of tournaments against the various nursing homes in the area in the years to come! I love this idea and am pleased that the residents are embracing AND enjoying it! Great shot!

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  14. ClaraFebruary 1, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    This is a great picture, Candy. I have read that video games are very good for keeping the mind sharp in later years.

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  15. ~ValFebruary 1, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    Great photo! Love the concept, too. And where would we be without our little P&S cams to capture wonderful moments like this one?

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