And while you\u2019re exercising these key areas, make sure to choose something you enjoy playing\u2014these games can be useful\u00a0and\u00a0<\/i>fun.<\/p>\nOnline Memory Card Games<\/h4>\n
Sometimes the simplest games are the best for maintaining mental agility. Just like the memory games that children play with rows of cards,\u00a0these online versions<\/a>\u00a0focus on different kinds of images that often cause confusion as our brains age. You can play versions with photographs of real people to help with facial recall or black and white pictures to improve pattern recognition. The sites frequently add new sets of cards, so keep this site bookmarked for easy access.<\/p>\n Many websites offer free games for seniors in a variety of areas\u2014everything from verbal skills to logic and math is at your fingertips!\u00a0BrainCurls<\/a>\u00a0is completely free and easy to access from a computer or tablet; no app download is necessary. The site features different games every month and often adds new material to popular categories, including \u201ccurrent vocabulary,\u201d so you can keep up with the times.\u00a0BrainTrainer<\/a>\u00a0is another site that offers a wide variety of games with a rotating daily challenge. Start a free account to keep track of your progress in various areas.<\/p>\n Strengthening your visual acuity doesn\u2019t have to involve specific memory recall games. Activities like\u00a0jigsaw puzzles<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Tetris<\/a>\u00a0are an excellent way to exercise the connection between visual inputs and brain processing. These sites are free to play and offer various difficulty levels so you can challenge yourself without feeling frustrated. If you\u2019d rather exercise the logical side of your brain (but in a visual rather than mathematical or text-based format), try sites that offer online\u00a0chess<\/a>,\u00a0checkers<\/a>, or\u00a0solitaire<\/a>. These classic games help you practice planning and thinking multiple steps ahead. These sites also let you play against friends or a computer and offer training sessions.<\/p>\n Do you enjoy word games? Exercise many of the same brain muscles (visual input, memory, logic, etc.) with games focused on vocabulary, trivia, and clever puns. Try a\u00a0daily crossword<\/a>\u00a0site to keep your vocabulary and trivia knowledge sharp. If you\u2019d like general trivia without the crossword component,\u00a0this site<\/a>\u00a0offers new questions frequently in various categories!<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like a program that offers a wide variety of gamesome\u2014all at your level for maximum effectiveness\u2014try one of these apps. You\u2019ll have to pay a fee to access most of the services, like progress trackers, but the small price can be worth the customized content!\u00a0Lumosity<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Elevate<\/a>\u00a0are the most popular apps for good reason; they\u2019re both easy to use and offer consistently high-quality activities.<\/p>\n Sometimes it\u2019s nice to actually\u00a0hold\u00a0<\/i>a book, right? For some seniors who want to improve their mental agility, holding a physical pencil to work through problems can be an obstacle. Still, others can find increased effectiveness when the kinesthetic component of learning is included. For one of the best variety puzzle books, try\u00a0this book<\/a>\u00a0of 399+ games that target key areas. Books that focus on specific games, like sudoku or crosswords, are also excellent options and available in most stores.<\/p>\n Try incorporating several of these brain games into your daily routine. You\u2019ll notice the difference in mental agility quickly! 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Online Visual and Logic Games<\/h4>\n
Online Word Games<\/h4>\n
Apps for Personalized Exercises<\/h4>\n
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Hard Copy Puzzle Books<\/h4>\n