Top 9 best senior activities 2022
Finding the best senior activities suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
1. 399 Games, Puzzles & Trivia Challenges Specially Designed to Keep Your Brain Young.
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Train your brain and help keep it young, strong, agile, and adaptable!Activity book contains puzzles, trivia quizzes, brain teasers, and word games with difficulties ranging from "Warm-up" to "Merciless".
Helps support long-term memory, working memory, executive functioning, attention to detail, multitasking, and processing speed.
Softcover.
402 pgs.
Description
Based on the science that shows that people middle-aged or older who solve word games and brainteasers have a significant cognitive advantage over those who do not, 399 Games, Puzzles & Trivia Challenges is the illustrated game book specifically created to cross-train the brain. Here are 399 games to stretch, challenge, and push the reader, all of which stimulate the formation of neuronsliterally, regrowing the brain.
Plus theyre not only good for you, but just plain goodthese games are fun. 399 Games, Puzzles & Trivia is a lively mix of challenges, riddles, and brainteasersall vetted by a neuroscientist who specializes in aging brains and designed to work the six key areas of cognitive function that are vulnerable in normal aging: long-term memory, working memory, executive functioning, attention to detail, multitasking, and processing speed. The games are arranged from easiest to most difficult and are labeled according to which cognitive functions they exercise so they can be mixed and matched into a custom workout. In just 15 minutes a day, anyone can improve his brains strength, flexibility, and long-term health.
Plus theyre not only good for you, but just plain goodthese games are fun. 399 Games, Puzzles & Trivia is a lively mix of challenges, riddles, and brainteasersall vetted by a neuroscientist who specializes in aging brains and designed to work the six key areas of cognitive function that are vulnerable in normal aging: long-term memory, working memory, executive functioning, attention to detail, multitasking, and processing speed. The games are arranged from easiest to most difficult and are labeled according to which cognitive functions they exercise so they can be mixed and matched into a custom workout. In just 15 minutes a day, anyone can improve his brains strength, flexibility, and long-term health.
2. Active Minds Track Maze Marble Game Specialist Alzheimer's/Dementia Games & Resources for Improving Skills & Coordination
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Designed to improve dexterity and engage the mind for people living with dementiaLight and easy to hold with strong color contrasts to support people with visual impairments
Guide the marble from one side to the other and then back in the fastest time possible
Measures 8-1/4? x 11-1/2? x 5/8?
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Active Minds Amazing Chase is an exciting and fast-paced marble game designed to improve dexterity and engage the mind. Designed from the ground up for people living with dementia, Amazing Chase is light and easy to hold, with strong color contrasts to support people with visual impairments. Guide the marble from one side to the other and then back in the fastest time possible. Measures 8-1/4" x 11-1/2" x 5/8".3. Caring Cards: Bridging Generations Through Conversations
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"Bridging generations through conversations" isn't just our tag line! It's our mission.Caring Cards contain 50+ open ended questions that are comprised of a wide range of topics suitable for all ages and stages of life.
Although Caring Cards were originally designed to engage someone with dementia, they have quickly been embraced by anyone seeking to promote meaningful connection especially with aging loved ones.
Children and teens in particular may struggle with or avoid spending time with elders. Caring Cards help generations find common ground through the sharing of oral histories which strengthens the relationship and deepens the bond.
Caring Cards make a thoughtful and lasting gift for family and friends. Their convenient packaging is perfect for tucking into your purse, pocket or car so they're always handy!
In addition, home health care agencies, skilled nursing and assisted livings communities, youth and support groups and even financial advisors are a few of the many who offer Caring Cards to caregivers and their families as a useful and appreciated tool.
Caring Cards are made in the USA.
4. Days Out Aquapaint - Reusable Water Painting by Active Minds | Specialist Alzheimer's/Dementia Art activity w/Five Painting Designs
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JUST ADD WATER - simply paint water onto the canvas and watch the image magically appearREUSABLE - after each use the image will fade back to white to be fully reusable, lasting over 1 year with daily use
REMINISCENT IMAGE - 5 vibrant reminiscence images are suitable for people with visual impairment and to stimulate memories and conversation
AWARD WINNING - Active Minds won outstanding dementia product at the 2015 National Dementia Care Awards
SPECIALIST DESIGN - activities, games and age appropriate toys developed specifically for elderly people living with dementia and Alzheimer's
5. Joggin' Your Noggin: Fun and Challenging Word Games for Seniors (Volume 1)
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Used Book in Good ConditionDescription
The Joggin Your Noggin series of word games is aimed at improving the lives of people struggling with dementia. Unlike many Alzheimers activities books directed to caregivers, Joggin Your Noggin is designed to be completed by a person in mild to moderate stages, independently or with some support. Written by a Speech-Language Pathologist, the games offer an opportunity not only for fun, entertainment, and a sense of accomplishment, but also for essential mental stimulation. Complete the Song Title,, Name the Opposite, Picture the Description, and Fill in the Blank are but a few examples. When shared with caregivers, family or friends, meaningful interaction is automatic. Individual questions provide a springboard to reminisce about fond memories and create moments of shared joy. Activities Directors and Recreation Therapists will find a wealth of ready-made content to incorporate into group activities. The level of difficulty, based on vocabulary, varies from the simplest in Volume I to the most advanced in Volume IV. Answers are readily accessible on the following page or at the back of the book. Each volume contains over 70 games and is sold at a more affordable price than similar products. The Joggin Your Noggin series continues to receive very positive reviews.6. Senior Activities Planning Guide
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Rare book7. GeriGuard Solutions Memory Loss Fidget & Therapy Pillow
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GREAT FOR SENIORS with ALZHEIMER'S OR DEMENTIA that need extra stimulation.KEEPING BUSY HELPS REDUCE LONELINESS. Helps Caregivers through the difficult times of the day. ENABLES BUSY HANDS TO STAY BUSY!
Lacing, buckling and zipping activities. Grabs their attention & keeps hands busy!
Buttoned pocket, rings to clip favorite items and more!
Has an assortment of fabrics for tactile stimulation. Perfect gift for Grandma or Grandpa!
8. Beautiful Flowers: JUMBO Large Print Adult Coloring Book: Flowers & Large Print Easy Designs for Elderly People, Seniors, Kids and Adults to Relieve ... (Easy Coloring Book for Adults) (Volume 1)
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ON SALE FOR A LIMITED TIME! ORINGALLY $15.99 JUST $8.94!
PERFECT GIFT
This beautiful floral coloring book is the perfect way to relieve stress and promote relaxation. Not only that, but this nature coloring book is filled with gorgeous flowers to help spread good vibes and happiness.
Choose Any of Your Favorite Coloring Tools
Including colored pencils, gels pens, markers, crayons and fine-tipped markers.
Single Sided Pages
Each original illustration is printed on single sided pages to prevent bleed-through. Even better, remove your artwork and frame it without worrying what's on the back!
Large Sized Pages
Each page is printed on large 8.5" x 11" pages.
Makes the Perfect Gift
Surprise the flower lover in your life and help them smile! Buy two copies and enjoy coloring together.
Buy now! Relax, giggle, smile and unwind...
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Tags: easy adult coloring books for seniors,coloring books for seniors with dementia,flower coloring books for adults, stress relief coloring books for adults,girly coloring books,gardening gifts9. Good Times! Easy Puzzles & Brain Games: Includes Word Searches, Find the Differences, Shadow Finder, Spot the Odd One Out, Logic Puzzles, Crosswords, Memory Games, Tally Totals and More
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This book is packed with a wide variety of easy puzzles and brain games for seniors.
Good Times! Easy Puzzles and Brain Games has large print throughout the book for a comfortable and relaxing puzzling experience.
The puzzles and brainteasers in this book challenge the reader to use a wide variety of mental skills including logic, memory, attention to detail and problem solving.
There are many entertaining puzzles and brain games in the book including:
- Visual puzzles such as Find the Differences, Shadow Finders and Spot the Odd One Out.
- Word puzzles such as Word Searches, Crosswords and Unscrambles.
- Memory brain games such as Lovely Lists, Neat Numbers and Symbol Sequence.
- Logic and number brain games such as Divine Deduction, Tally Totals and Step By Step.
Before each set of puzzles, there is an easy-to-read explanation of how to solve that particular kind of brain game, in case the reader is unfamiliar with any of the puzzle styles.
Seniors will have hours of fun and mental stimulation with this entertaining book.
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