It has been documented that playing a Nintendo Wii is excellent physical therapy for the elderly and those confined to a wheelchair because it combines fun with exercise.
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HELP US TAKE THE BOREDOM OUT OF EXERCISE FOR THE VETERANS RESIDING IN LOCAL VETERANS NURSING HOMES!
To date we have delivered FIVE complete Nintendo Wii Systems to Baldomero Lopez Veterans Nursing Home, Douglas Jacobson Veterans Nursing Home, Emory L. Bennett Veterans Nursing Home, Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Veterans Domiciliary Home of Florida and Haley Veterans Nursing Home.
We are accepting donations of Wii systems, games and accessories. All cash donations will be used to purchase systems and/or accessories. For those wishing to know, we will notify you where your system and/or accessories have been placed.
Scroll down to see how much the Veterans have enjoyed their Wii System!
