Rise of the OAG (old-age gamer!): 85% of over-65s now play video games at least once a WEEK

It's not just the teenagers that have to be told to get off the Xbox for dinner anymore - and this new gaming generation may need you to shout even louder. New research has shown that 85 per cent of people over 65 play video games at least once a week, while 36 per cent play every day. Many of these grandparent gamers say that they first picked up the console during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and now use them regularly to keep their mind active. Studies have shown that games can boost the brainpower of the elderly and stave off dementia. Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan say that gaming may improve peripheral attention skills, which are essential for reading ability.