Video games are usually made for kids, but a new system is designed just for senior citizens.

It's supposed to keep their minds sharp and prevent the onset of dementia. A Wichita, Kansas retirement home is testing it out.

It’s a mental workout that's not only fun, but supposed to help prevent dementia characterized by memory loss and confusion, exactly what the elderly often worry about most.

Keeping the mind active, therapists say, makes all the difference. Several studies have shown that people who play games, read, or work puzzles on a regular basis reduce their risk of dementia by up to 63%.

Even though the video game is easy to use, the retirement home has had trouble getting more of its residents to try it. That’s mostly because many residents are intimidated by anything new or electronic.

However, doctor’s say it’s the kind of challenge people’s brains need to stay healthy and alert.