Benefits of Nintendo DS for older people

Keeping the mind agile, whether it is reading a book, doing a jigsaw, or playing Sudoku is keep to dementia at bay. The Nintendo DS has proved to be a massive hit with older people, providing a host of games to keep the older person alert and entertained

One advantage of the DS is that it offers more brain games, puzzles, board games and card games than any other system

It also features updates of Nintendo classics, such as the Mario games and Donkey Kong

Nintendo recently released the Nintendo DSi XL model in response to customers (including older people), who wanted a larger device. The DSi XL’s screen is 93% larger than the DS Lite. It also has improved viewing angles, better battery life and two onboard digital cameras

The Nintendo DSi XL is available in midnight blue, burgundy and bronze. It comes pre-loaded with Brain Age Express: Math, Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters and Photo Clock

• Brain Age and Brain Age 2
  • Full of different mini-games that were all scientifically designed to help improve different aspects of the brain, such as hand-eye coordination, memory and cognitive brain functions
  • There are many different games to play, and they range in difficulty as well as type
  • Some games include Sudoku, matching games, memory games and counting games
  • The game allows you to track your progress daily and will help you understand if how you are progressing and what areas of the brain need training

• My Coach
  • This teaches you new languages and works around study for different tasks and tests
  • The software is easy to use and will teach you the basics of any language all the way up to the most advanced parts of the speech and pronunciation
  • The game offers different difficulty modes to separate what you are learning about and how quickly you are progressing
  • You will also be able to write down your answers to the various exercises and questions with the stylus, which makes the game more interactive as you learn
  • There is also a translator and glossary of terms that you can use as a quick reference.

• Clubhouse Games
  • This is great for any board or card game lover and includes more than 20 different titles to play
  • Games range from classic board games such as draughts, chess, and backgammon, to card games such as War, Old Maid, and Memory.
  • There are also action games like snake, darts and bowling
  • Only some games are available when you first start playing and other games must be unlocked.  This can really add to the purpose of the game and give you a reason to play these games and try new titles you may not have played before
  • Games can be played alone, against the computer, or with a friend via the Nintendo WiFi connection