There are a variety of games and puzzles available to help keep your mind sharp. Studies show that continuing to keep the brain active throughout a lifetime is an important factor in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of neurodegeneration. Why not keep your mind sharp while having fun?
Scroll down to see some of the most popular puzzles and games easily accessible online!
Spelling Bee: Challenging Word Finder
Spelling Bee is a fantastic online brain-challenging game. This is perhaps the most difficult of all of the available word games. In the spelling bee, there is a central letter and letters that surround that central one. The goal is to come up with as many words as possible that incorporate the letters provided. The words must all incorporate the central letter but can use as many of the external letters as possible. The words must be at least four letters long. Participants are often surprised by how challenging it is to get even 10 ten words!
Crossword Puzzles: Timeless Classic
Who doesn’t remember a grandparent or older relative working on a crossword puzzle at the kitchen table on a Saturday morning? Crossword puzzles are a classic favorite to keep your mind sharp. Crosswords can be found in magazines, newspapers, and books. Plus, there are a myriad of free options available online. The nice thing about crossword puzzles is that they are easy to pick up and put down as one has time to work on them.
Sudoku Puzzles: A Fan Favorite
Free Sudoku puzzles are another favorite for seniors who want to keep their minds sharp. In fact, Sudoku is one of the most popular puzzle games of all time. The purpose of Sudoku is to fill a 9×9 grid with numbers. Each section, row, and column must contain the numbers 1 to 9. When the game starts, the 9×9 grid will have a number of the squares filled in. The goal of the puzzle is to use logic to complete the grid and fill in the missing numbers.
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