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Game on! Nursing home embraces videogames for seniors

Grandmother plays videogames in nursing home © ENTR

Many older people in Europe experience loneliness and isolation, due to declining health and discrimination against seniors.

According to the European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research, 18% of EU citizens aged 65 or older reported feeling lonely most of the time. 

In France, an association called Silver Geeks organises Mario Kart and Wii bowling tournaments for nursing home residents.

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