Wii For Seniors
Ranked #13,070 in Healthy Living, #206,486 overall | Donates to Squidoo Charity Fund
Wii For Seniors
The Nintendo Wii 
was originally designed as a way for 'gamers' to play virtual sports and games. What a surprise to find some of the most avid 'gamers' playing Wii sports games are, senior citizens.
Using a motion-sensitive controller, that does require that people get up and move in order to play the game, Wii has gotten some of the sedentary seniors out of their chairs and on to their feet.
Seniors can play any one of the games that are included in the Wii Sports. A favorite for all age groups is, bowling. Other games included in the Wii Sports game package include golf, tennis, baseball and boxing.
was originally designed as a way for 'gamers' to play virtual sports and games. What a surprise to find some of the most avid 'gamers' playing Wii sports games are, senior citizens.
Using a motion-sensitive controller, that does require that people get up and move in order to play the game, Wii has gotten some of the sedentary seniors out of their chairs and on to their feet.
Seniors can play any one of the games that are included in the Wii Sports. A favorite for all age groups is, bowling. Other games included in the Wii Sports game package include golf, tennis, baseball and boxing.
Wii Bowling
There are all kinds of tips and how-to's on the internet to improve your Wii Bowling scores. Hints on how to throw strikes, spares and even pick up splits. There's a bit of a trick to knowing how to operate the Wii-mote, where to throw and when to release the ball. It's much more fun to figure it out for yourself, especially in a group setting.
Wii Sports Bowling
powered by Youtube
Wii Golf
Wii Golf is a lot of fun to play. Before you get started though, play a practice round or two and get familiar with how it's done on Wii.A few things to know, before you get started:
Know your Clubs
You'll have several clubs to choose from; driver, iron, wedge and putter. The game selects the one it thinks is best for you, but sometimes I like to try a different club, just for fun.
Know the Power Bar
The power bar on the lower left part of the screen and the blue dotted line on the map view are basically the same thing. As you determine how hard you want to swing the club, keep an eye on the map view and be mindful that the ball will bounce on impact!
Know the Wind Gauge
Before you aim your swing, check the wind gauge. If the wind is strong and blowing from a side direction, aim the ball towards the wind so that the wind will push the ball back on course. You don't have to worry about the wind when putting since the ball will not be airborne.
Wii Sports Golf
powered by Youtube
Wii Sports is for the Whole Family
Wii Sports is bundled with the Wii game console and introduces a fun new way to play your favorite games.You can play Tennis, Baseball, Golf, Bowling and Boxing in the comfort of your own living room or family room. And the best part, you don't have to chase any balls, dodge any gloves or wear yourself out running back and forth on a tennis court. Simply use the Wii Remote controller to imitate the actions of swinging a tennis racket, baseball bat or golf club, throwing a bowling ball down an alley or throwing a glove to your opponent's chin.
Now you can have even more fun with the new Wii Sports Resort Game.
Players can personalize and use their own Mii caricatures and use them to play against their friends' Miis for a more personal experience. And, as each player improve in each game, their Mii skill levels will increase.
The new Wii Remote Motion Plus is now available on Amazon.
Wii Sports Tennis
powered by Youtube
Wii Sports Baseball
powered by Youtube
Wii Sports Boxing
powered by Youtube
Wii Videos
I hope you enjoyed the videos I put in this lens. They are good examples of what the Wii Sports games look like on the T.V. screens. All of the actions performed by the Mii players are done in real time by players of all shape, size, gender and age.
Wii is Good Therapy
As people age, the aches and pains that going along with the aging process start settling in. Too often it leads to a sedentary lifestyle that end up making us feel older than we are.
People who have suffered injury or degenerative disease have also found a way to exercise in enjoyable ways with the Wii.
Physical therapists and rehabilitation specials are beginning to use the Nintendo Wii as a way of making different forms of physical therapy more fun for their patients.
People who have suffered injury or degenerative disease have also found a way to exercise in enjoyable ways with the Wii.
Physical therapists and rehabilitation specials are beginning to use the Nintendo Wii as a way of making different forms of physical therapy more fun for their patients.
Thank you for your visit!
I really do appreciate it!
submit
-
Reply
-
Ladymermaid
Aug 22, 2011 @ 9:17 am | delete
- I am very luck to be able to bless this wonderful article twice. Have a wonderful day.
-
-
Reply
-
MrsZ
Aug 23, 2011 @ 11:45 am | delete
- Thank you so much Ladymermaid...I will have to pop over to your lens on aging concerns, now that I have a minute or two to myself:)
-
-
Reply
-
Ladymermaid
Apr 19, 2011 @ 8:11 am | delete
- I am the squid Angel for the Aging neighborhood and I am just fluttering by to let you know that this lens is one of my top ten favorite lenses in this category. It is featured at: http://www.squidoo.com/looking-for-council-on-age-or-aging-concerns Best wishes.
-
-
Reply
-
Ladymermaid
Apr 16, 2011 @ 4:30 pm | delete
- I just saw on the news the other night that wii is better for seniors than physiotherapy. Great lens topic. Best wishes.
-
-
Reply
-
MrsZ
Oct 29, 2009 @ 10:14 pm | in reply to CoolFoto | delete
- Golf is MY Favorite!! It's something I can do with the grandkids...and kids...without throwing 'anything' out of whack:)
-
- Load More
by MrsZ
MrsZ
I am a mother!
I am a grandmother!
I am a self-represented artist!
I am a dabbler!
I am serious about making money online!
I am always looking fo...
more »
- 20 featured lenses
- Winner of 10 trophies!
- Top lens » Grandma Knew Best - 100 Home Remedies
Feeling creative?
Create a Lens!
Explore related pages
- The Best Wii Games On The Market The Best Wii Games On The Market
- Top Ten Wii Games of 2011 | Wii Game Reviews Top Ten Wii Games of 2011 | Wii Game Reviews
- Best Wii Games 2012 Best Wii Games 2012
- Best Wii Games For Adults Best Wii Games For Adults
- Cheap Wii Games Cheap Wii Games
- The Best Games for the Wii The Best Games for the Wii






