Does Brain Training Work?
As you have aged, you have probably noticed your brain becoming less agile. You may not have the amazing recall that you once did, and you may find it difficult to produce words that seem to be on the tip of your tongue. While certain changes are inevitable with increasing age, there are some steps that you can take to keep your mental game as sharp as possible and to age gracefully in your mind as well as in your body.
Some examples of good brain training activities include the following:
- Board games and card games
- Jigsaw puzzles
- Brain teasers and logic games
- Crossword puzzles and number puzzles, such as Sudoku
- Memorizing lists
- Researching topics at the library or online
- Learning a new song
Obviously, brain training can be as interesting to you as you would like to make it. It is not a one-size-fits-all exercise that is meant to be tedious. Instead, it should be fun and exciting. You can use your daily newspaper, your library, or even apps on your smartphone to do this. You can even challenge your brain by doing a task a new way, taking a class at your local senior center, or learning a new craft.
