Survey Suggests Casual Games Can Play a Critical Role in Health and Wellness as Stroke Victims and Doctors Point to Games as Key Factors in Rehabilitating the Brain
Big Fish Games, a leading online destination for casual entertainment, is learning that its games are an important contributor to the health and wellness of one significant segment of its customer base: Baby Boomers.
A recent Big Fish Games customer survey shows Baby Boomers are playing games as a way to promote mental and physical wellness. Respondents stated that benefits of playing casual games included reduced stress, better concentration, improved vision, increased memory and a reduction in unhealthy habits. Remarkably, 54 percent reported they watched less TV, 46 percent reported a reduction in snacking and 23 percent reported they smoked less. Of those surveyed citing a disability, 85 percent reported improved health from playing casual games, and 66 percent said the games were an effective part of their recovery following a catastrophic health episode, such as a stroke.
"Developing an effective and comprehensive treatment program for those who have had a stroke is vital in order for them to recover to their fullest possible potential," says Dr. Louis R. Caplan, professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School. "By engaging in activities like casual games, a recovering stroke patient is forced to participate and interact. The patient is able to take learning into his or her own hands, providing much needed self-motivation and confidence...Achieving even simple tasks provides milestones for those who have lost previous skills and abilities."
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