Wii games have reached far from being fun and entertainment for kids. Seniors, at the other end of the age spectrum, use Wii games for fitness and motor activities. Now, there is a growing trend that finds Wii games in therapy units:

“CHICAGO — Some call it “Wiihabilitation.” Nintendo’s Wii video game system, whose popularity already extends beyond the teen gaming set, is fast becoming a craze in rehab therapy for patients recovering from strokes, broken bones, surgery and even combat injuries.”

link: Doctors use Wii games for rehab therapy

The ultimate test would be to try to declare a Nintendo system as a medical aid and see that the Internal Revenue Service says. Ask your accounting person to list the Wii purchases as a tax deduction.

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