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Move over Bingo, Grandma's got a new game…Bowling Tournament for Seniors turns Grandparents into Gamers

November 2007 (Medialink) - In a fast growing trend, seniors are trading in their Bingo chips for video games. Virtual bowling leagues are popping up everywhere. In fact, Nintendo Wii bowling has become so popular, one of the nation's largest health care companies is donating them to centers across the country - and are hosting the First Annual Health Net Cup, a series of tournaments to help seniors get moving and stay healthy.

Gone are the days of sedentary activities at senior centers. Seniors are taking it to the virtual lanes – lanes that are enlarged to almost life-size – and are battling for bragging rights as the top bowler at their local senior center. As they cheer and high five each other, the three highest scoring bowlers at each center are awarded a bronze, silver or gold medal based on their scores. In the process, they also expand the possibilities for what seniors can do to stay active.

Research shows that even mild exercise slows or reverses the physical decline associated with aging. And, recent studies have found that interactive video games not only provide needed socialization for seniors - but also can improve both mental and physical health to prolong independent living.

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