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debbie 12th Jan 2013 day centre coordinator

Hi, Can any one who is using a WII for activities let me know what they think of their residents using it.
Iam thinking of purchasing one from Ebay and would like to know if there are any quizzes or mental stimulation games that are worth considering.I have looked at WII sports and this would be ok.

thank you for help
Debbie Chandler

Maryann 14th Jan 2013

Go for it - bowls is great and golf also men that were farmers like the shooting /target game - not sure on
the quiz games as l hven't seen many all the best

Patricia 15th Jan 2013 Recreation officer

Hi Debbie, We brought 2 wii for our nurseing home they were just not interested in useing them we sold them both. If somone has one they don't mine you useing it to see what responce to get before buying one Trisha

Sally 15th Jan 2013 Rec Therapy Assistant

We also use a Wii weekly in our low-care wing. A few residents play and enjoy 10 pin bowling, and a few like to watch. Maybe try a video hire shop or game retailer locally about hiring one for a few weeks before deciding?

LORRAINE 15th Jan 2013 RECREATION THERAPIST

Our facility has used the WII but we find the residents really struggle to use it, they just don't have the ability to operate the controls. We are considering getting an XBox kinect as they can use their whole body to participate.

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