Board Games, Card Games, & Puzzles

Popular board games for seniors include classics like Scrabble, Chess, and Bingo, as well as strategic options such as Ticket to Ride and Rummikub. When choosing a game, consider factors like ease of learning, large-print components for vision impairment, and shorter game lengths for those who prefer quicker rounds.

Popular card games for seniors include Bridge, Rummy, and Solitaire, which offer a mix of social and solitary activities to keep the mind engaged. Other good options are Hearts, Spades, and Crazy Eights, which can help improve memory and problem-solving skills. When selecting a game, consider large-print or easy-to-handle cards to accommodate vision or dexterity needs. 

Puzzles benefit seniors by improving cognitive function, enhancing emotional and mental well-being, and encouraging social interaction. They can boost memory, problem-solving skills, and concentration while reducing stress and anxiety. Puzzles also improve fine motor skills and visual-spatial reasoning, and studies suggest they may even help delay symptoms of dementia.