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MIRROR THERAPY I read with great pleasure “ Reflections on the Mind ,” by Vilayanur S. Rama

Nintendo's Wii has been used for a while now by physical therapists, but a revolutionary new platform could transform the game system into an at-home recovery tool, with therapists overseeing progress over 3G. A revolutionary rehabilitation system has stroke patients ambling onto Wii Balance boards--at home--to play versions of games like Wii Resort and Wii Sports, under the watchful eye of a remotely located therapist. For the first time, therapists can assign "homework therapy," giving patients an opportunity to get continuous monitored therapy services and rehab at home with ease.

Why businesses shouldn't treat technology as a young person's game Ninety percent of technology marketing targets 10 percent of the population: the young, the cool, the perceived digerati. A few niche companies address the senior market with products so simplified your cat could use them.