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Exergames for Older Adults: Towards Sustainable and Transferrable Health Benefits

Authors : Young Anna Argyris, Taiwoo Park

Published in: HCI in Business

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This study presents an exergame called Pressure-Ball game that is designed to increase health among institutionalized older adults. As many older adults develop sedentary lifestyle in which their physical activities are reduced, it is important to engage them in a mild exercise activity. The mild exercise activity can increase their confidence in fitness levels and reduce fear of injuries; thereby building active lifestyle that can be sustainable and transferrable to other domains of life. To assess health benefits brought about by Pressure-Ball game, we propose a longitudinal study that employs a series of experiments in retirement homes in Midwest. The completed research has potential to provide health benefits to aging population.

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Metadata
Title
Exergames for Older Adults: Towards Sustainable and Transferrable Health Benefits
Authors
Young Anna Argyris
Taiwoo Park
Copyright Year
2015
Book
HCI in Business

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-20894-7

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-20895-4

Copyright Year: 2015

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20895-4_39

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