Do Brain Games Really Help The Aging Brain

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• Do Brain Games Really Help The Aging Brain

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• In childhood, some of our favorite games were
  jump rope and hopscotch. These days, you and the
  seniors in your care may not be up to such bouncy
  play, but that doesn't mean that anyone has
  outgrown the need for games. Not only are games
  fun, but they might also keep our brains sharp.

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Games for Healthy Brain

• Many seniors worry about losing brainpower as
  they age, but regular game play may be an easy
  way to counter that concern. Many games require
  players to use their critical-thinking and
  decision-making abilities, which keeps these
  skills active. In fact, studies have even shown
  that people who keep their brains and bodies
  active with just once-a-week stimulation can
  lower their dementia risk by 7 percent, and those
  who participate in such activities even more
  frequently could lower their risk by over 60
  percent.

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• Many types of games can be stimulating for
  seniors' brains, but the following suggestions
  can get you started
• Word searches
• Crossword puzzles
• Online games designed with seniors in mind.
• Board games, especially those that require
  critical-thinking or language skills
• Video games

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More than Games

• Now, the science on maintaining brain health
  isn't entirely clear. While some researchers
  postulate that playing games keeps ours brains
  sharp, others are concerned that gaming only
  helps us refine the specific tasks called for in
  that game, but don't help with overall brain
  wellness.Unfortunately, this debate probably
  won't be settled anytime soon, but since playing
  games certainly isn't going to dull anyone's
  thinking skills, you'd might as well err on the
  side of caution and keep playing games with the
  seniors in your care. Just don't rely on that as
  the only thing you do to keep their brains sharp.

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• In addition to playing games, here are some
  more activities to promote well-rounded brain
  fitness
• Take a walk or engage in other physical fitness
  activities.
• Eat a well-balanced diet, based on whole grains,
  vegetables and fruits.
• Maintain relationships. Spend time with friends,
  family and community members.Keep in mind, these
  aren't stand-alone tips. For the best results,
  seniors should exercise, eat well, spend time
  with others and play games. And great news Each
  time you and a senior play games together, you're
  checking two of the items off that list!

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