Edutainment Games and Tech for Individuals Livestreaming Their Care
Collaborative care streaming is the act of using conferencing software such as Zoom, Whereby, Discord, etc. to provide a shared-game experience between a person streaming their care and a friend or content creator.
The following games and tech innovations can skyrocket accessibility and quality of life in long-term care facilities where livestream broadcasts are taking place.
This is not a sponsored blog or post, nothing is being sold or affiliate linked, this concept can accommodate the evolving needs and interests of a modern aging generation. To skip the games, see our accessibility post here:
Map Games
Movie/Entertainment Games
Psychology/Puzzle Games
Trivia Games
Adventure Games
Community/Racing Games
Board Games
Fitness Games
Word Games
Card Games
Educational Games
1-∞ Party/Spectator Games
Idle Games
Party Royale Games
Mobile Streamers (Android/iOS)
There is a lot of potential for mobile care streamers if options were clearly available:
Simulator
Art
Language (Benefits)
Strategy/Puzzle Games
Racing/Driving
Idle
- Tap Tap Fish (Android/Apple),
- AdVenture Capitalist (Android/Apple)
- Antimatter Dimensions (Web, Steam, Android)
Accessibility Tech
Accessibility and mobility are two key roles in adapting game experiences to meet senior needs and interests.
Hardware
- Pulse Monitor
- Home Assistant
- Tobii Eye Tracker: Eyegaze Accessibility Tech for physically impaired individuals.
Software
VoiceAttack ($12): A program for controlling games with your voice. Voice to Macro software.
Work by Speech (free): Windows app which allows efficient work/play on a computer by speech alone.
StreamElements: Announcements/stream management automation capabilities
Twitch Extensions (More, and All)
- Heat: Mouse-interaction capabilities with endless possibilities.
- StreamCanvas: Allows viewers to draw on stream
- Tobii Ghost Eye Tracker
It is recommended to seek community to provide a more captivating experience for you and the audience. Faulkner Fellowship Content Advocates (FFCA) are content creators/streamers that volunteer sessions to stream with care streamers and play games of their choice.
If you’d be willing to contribute a small portion of your stream schedule monthly to game with/for seniors, join the Discord or fill out our support intake form
Deeper Reads
- The effectiveness of digital gaming on the functioning and activity of seniors
- How to Stay Connected to Your Loved One in a Nursing Home.
- Video games show potential in improving key aspects of memory in seniors
- Senior Gamers — Gaming Habits and Benefits For Older People
- Video game training enhances cognitive control in older adults
More options will be added soon! Please make recommendations in the comments.