Seniors combining video games, friendly competition to stay fit

Most people think video games are for kids, but what about those who are kids at heart?
   
A group of seniors are staying active by combining video games and friendly competition.

As Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports, working with the Wii is improving their quality of life.

Team shirts, commentators, cheerleaders, trophies, fierce opposition, it has all the makings of a championship event. But this is no ordinary competition.

It’s more than just a fun way to stay in shape. These seniors could also be saving themselves from a major medical concern.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among seniors, costing Americans nearly 20 billion dollars a year.  Those are statistics Dr. Sheldon Zinberg says could be improved simply by exercising. 

But saving money isn’t what brought these elderly athletes here.

For Sarah and the NCI West End bowlers, its about making friends, having fun, staying active.