Senior Brain Health: In-Home Care Palm Beach County FL

June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Throughout the year, seniors and their families should make it a priority for seniors to do everything they can to retain their cognitive skills and workout their brains as well as their bodies. Games for seniors are more than just a way for seniors to fill their time after they retire. Playing games can help seniors practice cognitive skills and keep their brains sharp. When seniors play games alone or with their in-home care provider, they are lowering their risk of developing dementia. Which also increases the chances of being able to independently remain at home.

Jigsaw Puzzles

If your senior loved one is looking for something to fill their time jigsaw puzzles are a great choice. There are thousands of different types of puzzles. And jigsaw puzzles are widely available.

They’re also usually inexpensive. Completing a jigsaw puzzle gives seniors a sense of pride and accomplishment. When seniors are working on a puzzle they are using problem-solving skills and strategic thinking as well as focusing on spatial relationships.

Sudoku

Sudoku is very popular with seniors because it’s a fun game that is also challenging. Sudoku encourages seniors to practice logical thinking and problem-solving as well as language and reading skills. Sudoku is something seniors can do anywhere. And many seniors enjoy doing Sudoku at home. Seniors with in-home care can get help from a care provider if they are stuck on a particular game.

Bingo

Bingo is very popular with seniors for many reasons, including the social aspect of the game. When seniors play bingo they are getting cognitive benefits from counting, matching the letters and numbers, and processing the information they’re hearing. They also get some hand-eye coordination practice when they are marking their cards. Seniors who like to play bingo can play socially with others or play at home if they have in-home care.

Online Games

Online games have become very popular for seniors. There is a huge range of online games that are great for seniors ranging from online word games and puzzles to solving mysteries and building entire worlds. Computer games for seniors give seniors the chance to use their hand-eye coordination, develop better spatial awareness skills, and give their brains an engaging workout.

There’s also a very important social component to online games. Many games allow seniors the chance to connect with other people all over the world. Seniors can play in real time with other people and communicate with them safely through the game. Online games help seniors who have a hard time getting out of the house get the socialization they need to thrive. It helps seniors who are living at home but live in a rural area that makes it difficult for them to connect with other seniors. With online communications seniors in rural areas can build important social connections.

If you or an aging loved-one is considering In-Home Care in Palm Beach County, FL please contact the caring staff at Elite Senior Home Care today. (561) 570-6613

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