Gaming and Older Adults

Libraries, Older Adults & Web 2.0

Presented by

Allan M. Kleiman

October 20-24, 2008

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Non-Technology Ideas

Board Games Puzzles Card Games Other Games

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Why Wii Gaming in the Library for Seniors?

Mental Stimulation (Using the Brain) Eye/Hand Coordination Social Interaction Inter-Generational Activity Group/Lifelong Learning Exposure to New Technology

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The Second-annual “Evercare 100 @ 100 Survey,” sponsored by Evercare, polled 100 Americans turning 100 and older in 2007

1 in 7 had played Video Games 47% of online Games are Downloaded by

55+ Population

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Library Resource:

Libgaming (Google Group)

ALA (Currently Under Construction) 2009 Gaming Wiki (Gaming Experts)

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Trace Steps – My Personal Experience Last June 2007, ALA Conference Internet Librarian, October 2007 First Gaming Day with Teens and Seniors,

November 2007 Monthly Gaming (Part of Friday Programs) Now Doing Gaming for ALL Ages

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Open Gaming Competition Play

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What Have “Wii” Found—

Great Social Interaction Helping Each Other Learn Great Relationships Between Teens and

Seniors Feeling of Accomplishment at Learning New

Technology

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Best Games

Wii Sports (Bowling, Tennis, etc) Wii Fit Big Brain Academy

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Not So Successful--

Endless Ocean Super Mario Galaxy American Idol

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Wii and Persons With Disabilities

Visually Impaired (Large Screen) Wheelchair Bound Used in Wiihabilitation, with Persons who

Have had a stroke, surgery, etc. Interactive and Entertaining

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What are Libraries Doing?

Bowling, Golfing, Tennis Tournaments with Senior Groups, Other Libraries Seniors are Playing With Their Grandchildren Innovative Physical Fitness Mental Stimulation Learning New Technology

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How Do You Begin? Wii, $250., plus purchase additional

controllers Games, 19.95 and up Place—Where Will You Hold the

Gaming? How Will You Display? Training? Who is Experienced

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Schedule on a Regular Basis Get the Staff Involved! Publicize the Programs Serve Refreshments Create a “Fun” Atmosphere Seek “Senior” Input – What Works?

What Does Not

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Make the Experience Inviting Make the Experience Interactive Make the Experience Fun

Now---Let’s Wii!

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Questions?

Answers!

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Allan M. Kleiman

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