senior citizens

There are some sites that I come across that are just so amazing in and of themselves, that they usually don't need a huge intro. Sites like Advanced Style, which I spotted on Neatorama and instantly fell in love with. The site is dedicated to senior citizens who have fun with fashion, and shows off their personal flair and sense of style. Adorable!

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Dear Higher Power, please, please, please let me be like this woman when I grow up.

Mamas, grandmamas, let this lady be a role model for you. You do not have to be technologically impaired!

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I already knew that senior citizens would rather play the Wii over bridge, but did you know that Wiihabilitation is also taking the country by storm? For James Mann, a patient at Wake Med Health Park in Raleigh, N.C., playing the Nintendo Wii is not only a great source of fun, but it's also helping him recover from a stroke. Shown here with recreational therapist Elizabeth Penny (see pics below), James takes part in games of Wii baseball to help him with his balance, coordination and the strengthening of his arms — how great is this?! And as soon as I get my hands on Wii Fit, I'll be working on my abs, butt and thighs!

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I can only imagine what is going through the heads of these seniors as they recite — verbatim — lines from the Shakespearean show The Hills. Here's a thought: "The Golden Girls could kick their asses!" (Every time I see "Les Deux" I hear one of these Hollywood brats saying "Les Duh!" You know that's how they pronounce it.)

If you happened to miss my gift guide for grandmas, don't worry, there's still time to get your grandma lots of great gadget goodies this Christmas.

For more grandma-friendly ideas, which include the computerless email printer with Presto, check out this hilarious video which features tech expert Cat Schwartz. Not only will you get some fabulous gift ideas, but you'll learn how to give your Granny a gadget makeover this holiday season, for realz yo!

Four Erickson retirement communities recently joined together for one common goal— to kick some major Wii bowling butt! As you already know, Wii gaming is very popular among seniors, with Wii bowling being a top favorite! Here is a video from Erickson Sports, which showcases some highlights from game one of the first annual "Erickson Sports Nintendo Wii Bowling Championship." I just love anything related to Wii playing and seniors. It warms my heart and tickles my toes. I guarantee that once you watch this video, you'll get a huge smile on your face. The players are too adorable!

We've all heard that the Wii is a favorite pastime for senior citizens in fact, the console has even become a staple in retirement communities and taught us that 47 percent of all casual game players are 50 or older, and nearly 20 percent are 60 or older. Sure, the image of granny picking up the Wii is pretty darn cute, but it doesn't stop there. The Sun is reporting that residents as old as 103 have ditched knitting and bridge after getting hooked on the console. Says Barrie Edgar, who is 88, “It’s great fun. We’ve only had it a few days but we can’t put it down.” So, some things really don't change with age, do they?

Check out the rest of the OAPs say nurse, I need a Wii on The Sun's website.

Sweatin' to the oldies may be the last thing these senior citizens will want to do after getting a taste of the Nintendo Wii. The Chicago Tribune reported that the Wii is stirring up alot of excitement at the Sedgebrook retirement community in Chicago, IL where the average age of players is 77. The most popular game Wii Bowling, is installed inside Sedgebrook's clubhouse lounge and guess what? ...drum roll....The residents love it! They even organized a Wii virtual bowling tournament!

“I've never been into video games, but this is addictive,” said 72-year-old Flora Dierbach. “They come in after dinner and play. Sometimes, on Saturday afternoons, their grandkids come play with them … A lot of grandparents are being taught by their grandkids. But, now, some grandparents are instead teaching their grandkids.”

[via Gizmodo UK and DailyTech]