According to a variety of studies, brain-building activities help to keep neurons firing actively.  In fact, seniors who regularly participate in brain-stimulating activities are over 60% less likely to be later diagnosed with dementia than those who don’t. With that in mind, here are a few fun games to try that will give your brain a good work out:

Use Seven Words.  This one will challenge your brain and your creativity.  Attempt to describe your day or tell a short story in only seven words.  It’s harder than you would think.

Play with Numbers.  Bored waiting for a doctor’s appointment?  Start with the number 150 and subtract 7.  Keep subtracting by 7 until you no longer can.

Try some Trivia.  From board games to online, trivia is popular and fun.  Give your memory a work out by challenging friends to a game of Trivial Pursuit.  Want to play    online?  Check out Suddenly Senior for a little nostalgia and a lot of trivia fun!

Finish a Puzzle.  If you’re looking for something quiet and relaxing, puzzles may be   perfect for you.  Just find one that interests you and give it a go!

Video games.  If you’re looking for something a bit more technologically advanced, check out Wii.  This fun system boasts games such as Brain Age and My Word Coach, created to keep your mind sharp.

Using games to exercise your brain is not only fun, but also a great way to prevent dementia.  Find a game you like and start your brain work out today! Visit Freedom Home Care for one of the best in-home senior care providers in the Chicagoland area. If you do give some of these suggestions a try, let us know if you enjoy them or if you find your brain working a bit better than usual!