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 Wii a winner in aged and community careA Blue Care evaluation report has revealed widespread enthusiasm among staff about the physical and psychosocial benefits of Nintendo Wii use in aged and community care services.
Data collected from 53 Blue Care services throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales has shown young disabled clients and able elderly clients benefit most from the use of the technology.
Blue Care Business Improvement Officer (Best Practice) Dr Helen Higgins said the not-for-profit organisation decided to evaluate the use of Nintendo Wiis by clients in its nursing homes, respite centres and community care centres after the technology was introduced in mid 2008.
“One of the most interesting outcomes of the evaluation was the agreement and enthusiasm among staff about the ... More |
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Determining tomorrow's communities requires action todayClosing the 17 year Indigenous life expectancy gap through community transformation, empowerment and confidence are just some of the outcomes of the (UAICC) ... More | |
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Godspeak rising among Aussie MPsAustralian federal MPs are increasingly invoking Christian beliefs to justify policies and articulate their values and visions for the nation, said a study. ... More | |
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