How gaming can foster stronger ties with your grandchildren during COVID-19

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During COVID-19, our ability to physically connect with extended family further hampered amid travel restrictions.


Highlights
  • Bond University’s “Digital Australia 2020” report found that 10% of Australia’s video gamers are in retirement age
  • The “Digital Australia 2020” report shows that 42% of those aged 65 and over play video games
  • Studies show that video-gaming can increase cognitive function in old age
Experts suggest that video-gaming could be the answer to keep intergenerational connections alive despite the physical distance.

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