Playing brain games can go a long way to helping us stay sharp, improve brain health, strengthen memory and slow cognitive decline. They can help us focus our attention, process information more quickly and recall facts. Whether they are logic, word, number, memory, card or any other type of game, playing can give our brains a boost — and we don’t even have to leave home!
The AARP Games Center (www.aarp.org/games) is a great place to sample free games. There are various forms of solitaire, mahjong, lots of crossword and word games and trivia. If you’re an AARP member and you sign in, there are even more games. Look for the Staying Sharp section for extra games.
Games for the Brain (www. games forthebrain.com) is an interesting site that doesn’t require any registration. It appears that the games are created by a guy in Germany, but you’ll also find familiar games like Chinese checkers and Minesweeper.