Memory Games for Seniors

Playing memory games is a great way for seniors to sharpen their memory while socializing and having fun. These games also help to improve their overall well-being and quality of life. Some of the best memory games for seniors are:

Puzzles - Crossword puzzles and similar are one of the most effective memory exercises. Puzzles, such as Sudoku, help to exercise the mind and sharpen the memory and cognitive functioning. Sudoku is similar to a crossword puzzle, but instead of words, number patterns are used. Word searches are also very beneficial as it helps to be able to find patterns in chaos.

     Chess - Playing a game of chess regularly is very beneficial for short-term memory. It teaches planning and foresight. A chess master can hold an unbelievable amount of strategies in their short-term memory. Also, it can help prevent dementia or Alzheimer’s by improving problem solving skills, reading skills, and concentration.

3.     Card games - Playing card games regularly, such as Bourre, Solitaire, Bezique, Poker, and even Go Fish, exercises the mind and may delay memory loss associated with aging and dementia.

Name that tune - This game is of great benefit for exercising and testing long-term memory. Assemble various recordings of songs that were popular when today's seniors were young. Play a short clip from a song. They have to guess the song by their tune. You can even pick popular tunes throughout each decade that were extremely popular in the genre they enjoy and have a contest between young and old to see who knows music from each decade better.

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