Serious Gaming: Autonomy and Better Health for the Elderly

"Serious Gaming for the Elderly" is an undertaking that is intended to contribute to the promotion of autonomy and good health for the elderly. Its principal users are the old people, normally in their retirement age. They are given physical activity challenges as well as mental challenge and an option to participate in events with their peers. The secondary users are medical practitioners who provide exercises suitable to the health status of the participants. Results of the activities are also evaluated by medical personnel. New challenges are designed based on results of previous ones. The beta version of the system is initially tested with five specimen participants. The results of preliminary evaluation based on one -month test with participants indicated that their autonomy and health conditions improve with participation in serious gaming.