Hearing Health
The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Diabetes
Did you know hearing loss and diabetes are two of America’s greatest health concerns? Seniors often experience both. According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly… Read More
Let’s play a game! Play is an important part of life – no matter how old you are. Games are a great way to have fun on your own or with a group. They offer many benefits in a short period of time. Play is particularly important as we age, for many reasons:
Whether you’re looking for activities to do this holiday season, or a fun present for a loved one, here are 10 great games for seniors – and players of all ages – to consider.
While doing a puzzle is not necessarily a game, they’re certainly a lot of fun! Doing a puzzle is a great indoor winter activity that multiple generations can enjoy together to achieve a fun goal. It also helps strengthen short-term memory, while engaging the left and right sides of the brain.
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This classic dice game never gets old! Left Right Center is easy to learn and play and fun for all ages. It’s very accessible with quarters and regular dice, but you can also grab the official game set that comes with playing chips.
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The object of Shake Loose A Memory is to keep as many cards as possible while recalling memories. The game is designed for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s, however the questions are simple and fun enough for any age to play. There are no wrong answers, only fun memories to share!
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Piclink was designed to be simple enough for a child to play, but engaging for all ages. The game consists of 36 picture tiles with vibrant images that can be used to create an almost endless variety of games intended to enhance memory, recall and the thinking process, as well as to stimulate creativity and encourage conversation.
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Why not go with a classic – Memory itself! This classic matching game can be fun to play with family of all ages. It’s also available in a variety of styles like famous art, forest animals, or your favorite characters. You can choose your favorite to mix and, well… match!
For your wordsmith family members, there are a lot of great word games the whole family will enjoy playing. Here are a few favorites:
Talk about a great workout for your brain! Chess is a great game to help engage the brain and help strengthen logical reasoning and problem solving. It’s also a very social game.
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Like chess, regular checkers is a fun two-person game. If you’d like to include more (up to 6 people) Chinese Checkers is another great option.
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Whether you’re working in teams or individually, trivia games are a great way to exercise your brain and connect! Here are a few favorite trivia games:
Talk about endless options! There are so many different games that can be brought to life with a deck of cards… remember old favorites like old maid, go fish, rummy, hearts, war. The list goes on. Try planning a game night where everyone brings their favorite card game to play with a deck of cards – you may even learn a new game or two! Here are a few timeless card games for seniors to consider:
Whether you’re planning for upcoming holiday parties or a regular social game night, there are so many great card games or board games for seniors that the whole family can enjoy. What is your family’s favorite game to play when you get together?
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