Playing cards and games can be a great way for seniors to stay mentally active and engaged | Best Independent Living in Wichita

As people age, it is important to keep their minds sharp. Playing cards and games can be a great way for seniors to stay mentally active and engaged. Seniors can benefit from playing cards and games in numerous ways.

First, playing card and board games can help seniors maintain their mental acuity. Studies have shown that regularly playing card and board games can help reduce the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Card and board games can help seniors stay mentally sharp by stimulating their brains and promoting cognitive function.

Second, playing card and board games can help seniors stay socially engaged. Playing cards and board games can help seniors connect with other people and create relationships. These relationships can help promote emotional wellbeing, which is important for seniors. Playing games with family members or friends can help seniors stay connected, even if they are not able to physically be together.

Third, playing card and board games can help seniors stay physically active. Many card and board games require physical activity such as shuffling cards or moving pieces around a board. This physical activity can help seniors stay physically fit and active, which is important for overall health.

​Finally, playing card and board games can help seniors stay emotionally healthy. 

Prairie Homestead
yvonne@prairiehomestead.org
prairiehomestead.org
1605 W. May Street
Wichita KS 67213
(316) 263-8264