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ElderGames

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Introduction


ElderGames is an innovative European Commission funded research project with the purpose of developing a series of information technology based games, which can contribute to improving the quality of life of older people.

An important aspect of the project is developing electronic based games which will help to ensure that older people are included and have equal access and can participate in the information society. The project will also be testing the preventative and therapeutic value gained through the use of the advanced visualisation games. The intention is to enable older people to enjoy new ways of leisure and entertainment whilst improving their cognitive, functional and social skills.

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We are looking for people aged 65 to 75 to help us test the games during April and July this year. The testing will be held at Age Concern Sevenoaks & District and you would need to be available for 2 hours, once a week, for 5 weeks.

You will be asked to play the games and then answer questions about your experiences. You do not need any technical knowledge to play the game but all participants will need to be able to hold a pen in their hand in order to play.

If you are interested in being part of this project and are aged between 65 years and 75 years please contact Nick Chamberlain on 01732 454108 or Janice Grant on 01622 696375.

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