National Game and Puzzle Week is a celebration of games and puzzles spanning Thanksgiving week (November 20-26). It's the perfect time to bring out board games and jigsaw puzzles and try something new. During the week, many people enjoy solving puzzles.
National Game and Puzzle Week was created to encourage families to spend more time together during the holiday season. It's a way for people of all ages to appreciate their loved ones and enjoy quality time with them during Thanksgiving week. These activities can help improve cognitive well-being. We've put together a list of 5 puzzles and activities that seniors can use to celebrate this awesome holiday.
Jigsaw Puzzles
Jigsaw puzzles are great for exercising the mind. With choices ranging from those with dozens of pieces to thousands, there is a puzzle for everyone. One can create any scene imaginable in a puzzle form, and when the work is done and the image is complete, one will have a stunning picture to enjoy.
Word Puzzles
Get your senior loved one's brain buzzing with enjoyable word puzzles that are challenging yet not too difficult. If they don't complete the word puzzles, they will still enjoy searching for words or thinking of missing ones. There is a range of puzzles available online and in most bookstores.
Here are some word puzzles that many seniors enjoy:
- Crosswords
- Hangman
- Finish the saying
- Word search
- Boggle
The Family Can Play Trivia Quizzes During National Game and Puzzle Week
Trivia is an excellent way to stimulate the mind and can be fun to try during National Game and Puzzle Week. With the infinite number of online trivia topics, someone must choose which one best suits a group or individual interests.
Playing in teams is an entertaining way to involve seniors, who can be rewarded with a small prize if they win. Whether the answers are called out or written down, it's fun for everyone involved. Some trivia topic suggestions are; History, general knowledge, and current affairs.
Sudoku
Sudoku is great for seniors because it keeps their minds sharp by making them think logically and solve problems. Further, Sudoku challenges the elderly to use different parts of the brain that they may not use in everyday life. Playing Sudoku can give seniors a sense of accomplishment and challenge, whether they play online or prefer to do so in hard copy.
Try Scrabble During National Game and Puzzle Week
Scrabble is a classic game that people of all ages can enjoy. However, seniors, in particular, tend to enjoy it because the dictionary-based nature of the gameplay forces them to think about words they might otherwise forget. This is a great way for seniors with memory issues such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease and related afflictions can play this board game without feeling embarrassed and getting bored too fast. Thus, it can increase overall general well-being. While playing, one is sure to find new words—which can be both entertaining and educational.
In-Home Care With Senior Helpers Charleston
Our caregivers are happy to help, from finding a few fun and appropriate puzzles to caring for your senior loved one. Senior Helpers Charleston provides a range of in-home care services in Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Moncks Corner, James Island, and Daniel Island. Contact us for more details and personalized service.