Scientists seem to agree that at least four activities can defend the brain against age and disease -- eating fresh fruits and vegetables, doing regular aerobic exercise, performing challenging mental tasks and engaging in social pursuits.
Nintendo's Wii video gaming system is fast becoming a craze in senior communities. Games provide cognitive stimulation and some of the games replace boring exercises usually associated with therapy as well as provide social interaction. Right At Home is bringing Wii Games Geared Toward Seniors into the home setting in the hopes of replicating some of the positive benefits that many have already discovered in assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities.