$25 Cornerstone Group © 2025 Win a $25 Credit on Your KMTelecom Bill Fill out this form, clip it, and return it with your next bill by March 31, 2026 for a chance to win a $25 credit to your account. One winner per newsletter will be selected. Name: _________________________ Phone #: _______________________ To qualify for the drawing, please answer the question below. (The answer can be found in this issue.) The KMTelecom office is closed for which December holidays? _____________________________ Congratulations to our September 2025 winners, Hannah & Oliver Regal, Stewartville, MN. Big Things Are Coming in 2026 Over the years, our communities have grown, technology has evolved, and the way we stay connected has transformed. What hasn’t changed is KMTelecom’s commitment to delivering reliable service and the personal support you can count on. As we look ahead to 2026 and beyond, we’re entering an exciting new chapter —one that continues our legacy as a local, family-owned provider and looks toward the future of connection. We can’t share all the details just yet, but we think you’ll like what’s ahead. Stay tuned! When you think of a “gamer,” you probably don’t think of a senior citizen. However, Entertainment Software Association (ESA) data from 2025 indicates there are 57 million Americans over 50 who game—a cohort that represents 28% of the approximately 205 million total U.S. gamers. Nearly half of Americans in their 60s and 70s play some form of PC, mobile, or console video game every week, as do 36% of people in their 80s. In addition to being a fun form of entertainment, gaming offers seniors other important benefits including these: Better Emotional Well-being Research shows that gaming reduces stress and increases life satisfaction. For seniors, video games provide enjoyable challenges and social connections that can lift spirits and create a sense of community. Improved Physical Performance Games that require physical interaction—like the VR game Beat Saber, Nintendo Switch Sports, and other motion-controlled titles—can help seniors improve balance, coordination, and reflexes. This is due to the quick decision-making and action required to play. Some seniors have even reported faster walking speeds as a result of playing video games. Enhanced Cognitive Ability A study published by the National Institute on Aging found that video games can significantly improve memory function in older adults experiencing age-related cognitive decline. The research showed that video games provide novel environments that stimulate the hippocampus, the brain region critical for memory. For seniors who may be homebound, these virtual environments offer an engaging way to keep their brains active and healthy. Playing video games exercises a gamer’s memory, especially short-term memory. Playing even occasionally can help seniors remember things like names, addresses, phone numbers, dates, and times better than they do without video game stimulation. They also force players to switch quickly between different tasks, which can lead to increased mental flexibility and multi-tasking ability. If you’re planning to level up your gaming, you may need to upgrade your internet service. Visit www.kmtel.com to learn more. It’s Game on for Seniors
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