We returned to the Dementia Voice local group in Newport, south Wales, to get their opinions on a range of games and puzzles. This group of people living with dementia meets once a month to influence ...

Activities requiring active brain engagement like puzzles, games, and writing can decrease the risk of dementia Certain mental activities have the potential to tap into various areas of brain activity ...

A healthy lifestyle and a nutritious diet are the usual suspects when it comes to cutting your risk of dementia. However, it’s not just about how you treat your body, your mind also plays a part.

Experts say the answer is a puzzle. By Dana G. Smith and Katie Mogg It makes sense in principle: You exercise your muscles to make them stronger and prevent frailty and decline; shouldn’t your brain ...

Brain-stimulating games may support thinking skills in dementia, including memory, reasoning, and communication. Evidence is mixed, so they are not a guaranteed treatment. Studies on exergames and ...

Puzzles, card games, chess and adult education classes can reduce the risk of developing dementia over the age of 70 by as much as 11%, a new study found, but participating in group activities and ...

Activities such as using computers, solving puzzles and engaging in mind-challenging tasks might work better in keeping dementia at bay, according to a new study. These activities also seem to work ...

Brain games can help boost focus, concentration, and memory. They may also help slow age-related cognitive decline, even if they can’t prevent it. Choose games that increase in difficulty and variety ...