Local seniors take part in Senior Esports USA competition
It’s Never Too Late. Pamela Shields, a 72-year-old Columbus resident, is participating in the 2026 GlobalEsports Games in Los Angeles alongside 11 other seniors. The team was formed after local sports medicine and brain injury specialist Melita Moore brought senior gaming days to Game Arena, a gaming hall and restaurant, in collaboration with Franklin County’s Office on Aging. Moore believes gaming can help seniors stay mentally sharp and reduce falls, which are one of the top causes of death in this demographic. The gaming program also promotes the potential of reducing Alzheimer’’�s and dementia.
Pubblicato : 3 ore fa di Antonia Campbell in Sports Health
When Pamela Shields was a girl, she never thought it was possible to play sports.
“Back in the ’50s and ’60s, girls did not play sports,” Shields says. “All of my brothers were extremely talented and... [3424 symbols]
