Episode 17: 5 Fun Activities To Improve Your Memory

E 17 5 Fun Activities To Improve Your Memory

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1. Do arts and crafts to keep the mind and hands busy. 

Making things can help elderly individuals preserve dexterity in their hands and fingers. While creating bespoke items for the home or gifts for friends and family. 

 

That said, crafts don't have to be complicated or expensive. Try upcycling old photo frames with paper collages, or knitting baby stuff from magazines. Maybe make a scrapbook and paste some family photos to them of their childhood and keep them happy. This is especially good for patients with dementia. 

 

1. Word puzzles keep the brain active.

Word puzzles are a fun way to exercise the intellect and get the head buzzing. You could find more word puzzles online or through daily newspapers. Not only will the elderly keep busy, but they will also enjoy learning new words. Word puzzles also keep the eyes and mind reflexes sharp.

 

1. Play chess.

Chess is a fantastic activity for all ages since it teaches strategy, planning, and creative thinking. Although Chess is a centuries-old game, it’s a game proven to improve mental wellness.

 

Did you know just a few months of playing can significantly raise your IQ? It can also boost one’s focus. This is especially beneficial to older persons who have trouble with concentration. 

 

1. Logic puzzles for creative thinking. 

Logic puzzles are a fun way to test your abilities to use knowledge and come up with a logical response. Logic problems let you think outside the box, find fresh solutions, and reinforce memories. Logic puzzles encourage lateral thinking and can help reactivate cerebral circuits that have been dormant since retirement.

 

1. Trivia 

Trivia is a great method to entertain older adults while stimulating their intellect. Try different trivia subjects such as musicals, politics, and history. 

 

When doing this, it’s best to do it with a group. Keep score when playing to increase competition and challenge. And depending on the players' abilities, questions can be asked orally or in writing. Then you can verify how many were correct.

 

What do you think? Try them out and let us know what you think!