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Dust off the board games that are lying on the top of your cupboard and put them to use. Indoor games can be one of the best ways to keep seniors’ mind healthy and active.
It offers a lot more than just entertainment. Playing games, of any kind, grants numerous health and mind benefits. It keeps your mind young, active and entertained at the same time.
Please have a look at the amazing health benefits of such activities, and maybe you can try some of the ideas that are given below:
3) Memory formation and cognitive skills
Board games or any indoor games help us to practice essential cognitive skills and enhance the parts of the brain responsible for complex thought and memory formation.
Creative indoor games help the brain retain and build cognitive associations well in old age.
5) Lowers blood pressures
Laughter helps in producing endorphins (a chemical that gives the feeling of happiness) and that naturally help muscles to relax and blood to circulate which will evidently lower blood pressure.
7) Therapy treatment (coordination and dexterity)
Many board games require the use of fine motor skills to pick up or move pieces, actions that take both coordination and dexterity. Regular practice and activity improve their basic skills which are important to elderly.
1)Creates happiness, reduces stress
While participating in a game, there is always a good amount of laughter. Laughing together and having fun can keep the seniors happy and healthy.
6) Improves immune system
Positive feelings and thoughts, like the laughter and enjoyment that always comes with board games or card games, improve immunity by releasing some chemicals that fight stress and boost the immune system.
6) An opportunity to spend time together/ socialize
While growing up we often forget that our parents too are growing old. Often the family members have different schedules which push us in different directions.
But playing games (maybe a card game) even for a short while with your elderly loved ones is a perfect way to spend time together.
We may not realize the importance but for them, it’s quality time and a priceless gift.
