Interfaces which Encourage Physical Activity

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Interfaces such as those used with the wii and on the x-box kinect are now being used in nursing and retirement homes to encourage movement and physical activity in the elderly. 

This increase in physical activity has proven to increase the persons current health and life expectancy with minimum risk of injury as the activities are done inside and can be easily monitored by nurses or carers.

It also improves their quality of life by giving them a very social game which can be used by almost anyone such as their children or grandchildren.