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Heuristic Evaluation for Interactive Games within Elderly Users

Authors:
Jaime Andres Garcia Marin
Elaine Lawrence
Karla Felix Navarro
Christian Sax

Keywords: elderly; game design; interactive game; usability.

Abstract:
This paper presents the results obtained after performing a number of demonstrations followed by a series of interviews concerning the usage of interactive games as a tool to improve both physical and mental well-being of elderly persons. This study points out the importance of a proper design regarding the usability of video games for the aged to ensure the elderly benefit from such games.

Pages: 130 to 133

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2011

Publication date: February 23, 2011

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4359

ISBN: 978-1-61208-119-9

Location: Gosier, Guadeloupe, France

Dates: from February 23, 2011 to February 28, 2011