A news report in Cincinatti discusses use of the Wii in nursing homes. In the video, elderly patients play Bowling and discuss what they think of using the Wii.
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"Wiihab" explores the use of the Nintendo Wii as a tool for rehabilitative therapy, including occupational therapy and physical therapy, as well as a way for seniors and elders to stay active and to stay connected.
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- Mershon W. Hinkel, MSPH, OTR/L is the "Wii OT." She has practiced occupational therapy for over 25 years and is an expert in "Wiihab," or rehabilitative techniques using the Wii and other interactive devices. Mershon is an occupational therapist in private practice, a consultant to medical practices, a part-time academic, and a writer. She lives in the Philadelphia metro area.
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Hello: I am an OT in a school district. We are using Wii also with our students who have multiple disabilties with excellent results. I can't take the credit that goes to out to our assistive technology specialist. She trained the staff on how to use Wii Sports and hooked it up to the Smartboard so it is on the big screen. It works on so many areas: hand-eye coordination, taking turns, being part of a team, functional math opportunites and it is tons of fun.
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