It’s game time, and we’ve got a trivia question for you — what’s the best thing you can do for your mind as a senior?

If you said use it, you’re right! While the mind loves rest and calmness, it also loves to be engaged in a healthy way. There are many benefits to games for seniors, including intellectual stimulation, socialization, and more.

Games and puzzles are proven to help the brain function better, so today we wanted to cover some of the best choices for these types of activities.

Let’s start with card games. They’re a timeless classic for people of all ages. From Rummy to Go Fish, there are many great options. You can also play Poker if you’re a fan of it. Have some time alone? There’s nothing like a good game of Solitaire.

Perhaps you’re more of a board game person. If so, Checkers is another great classic that’s easy to learn and fun to play. Some say Chess provides additional mental stimulation. After all, there are tons of setups, openings, and strategies you can employ to be king or queen of the board.

What about other types of games for seniors? Puzzles, like jigsaw puzzles, are easy to find and fun to put together. You could also do word find puzzles, or try your hand at Sudoku. Last but not least, you could always break out the trivia game for a fun and educational session the whole family can enjoy.

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