DS Game Could Stave off Dementia

Posted by ryuzaki0 on Monday March 6, 2006 @05:15AM from the xbox-cures-leprosy dept.

Gamasutra reports that a hospital in Japan has begun renting out DSes and suggesting the title Brain Training to older patients, in an effort to stave off dementia. From the article: "Sixty-seven year old retiree Isamu Shishido is quoted as saying, 'I don't want to end up some crazy old man. I want to play a little everyday before going to bed.' Neurosurgeon Dr Takeshi Kihara comments that, 'The game won't cure dementia. But it's a good form of stimulation, especially for old people living alone.'"

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I, for one... by Anonymous Coward · 2006-03-06 05:33 · Score: 2, Funny

I, for one, welcome our better, faster, stronger elderly overlords.
Just DONT... by Spy+der+Mann · 2006-03-06 05:47 · Score: 4, Funny

Don't purchase survival horror games. Results might be counterproductive. This is SPECIALLY true if the hospital you're in is called "Brookhaven Hospital" :P
"Whatja playing, grampa?" by smaerd · 2006-03-06 05:49 · Score: 5, Funny

"The goddamned Metroids won't stay still so I can hit them with my fricken ice beam! Gah! I guess I'll just cyber with your gramma instead."