The Dover Town Library began its first installment of a program designed to acclimate senior citizens to the current trends in video games last week. From Wii to PS3 to DS2, all of these platforms were available for use during a special session for seniors July 16, and included such games as bowling, tennis, DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) and Brain Age. Jane Granatino, the coordinator for the event, said she hoped that an activity such as this would promote intergenerational gaming. She said she sees the library’s resources as an enjoyable activity for the entire family, but wanted to give seniors the opportunity to become acquainted with these games so that they do not feel self-conscious in front of technologically savvy youngsters. The Wii, in addition to games like DDR, has revolutionized the way video games are played. They now provide a good deal of exercise because they incorporate movement into the experience, turning what was once a passive activity into something active and beneficial for the body. While only three seniors attended last week’s library event, it did not prevent them from having a great experience. On the contrary, the low turnout allowed them to receive individual attention and instruction. Carolyn Main, a first-time user of the Wii, thought that you needed someone to get you accustomed to it. “Once you had that, it was fun,” she said. Barbara Murphy, who had used the Wii once before, found the operation intu ...
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The Dover Town Library began its first installment of a program designed to acclimate senior citizens to the current trends in video games last week. From Wii to PS3 to DS2, all of these platforms were available for use during a special session for seniors July 16, and included such games as bowling, tennis, DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) and Brain Age. Jane Granatino, the coordinator for the event, said she hoped that an activity such as this would promote intergenerational gaming. She said she sees the library’s resources as an enjoyable activity for the entire family, but wanted to give seniors the opportunity to become acquainted with these games so that they do not feel self-conscious in front of technologically savvy youngsters. The Wii, in addition to games like DDR, has revolutionized the way video games are played. They now provide a good deal of exercise because they incorporate movement into the experience, turning what was once a passive activity into something active and beneficial for the body. While only three seniors attended last week’s library event, it did not prevent them from having a great experience. On the contrary, the low turnout allowed them to receive individual attention and instruction. Carolyn Main, a first-time user of the Wii, thought that you needed someone to get you accustomed to it. “Once you had that, it was fun,” she said. Barbara Murphy, who had used the Wii once before, found the operation intu ...