This four-person card game is the perfect example of how playing cards can keep the brain sharp. Here are some competitive card games to play to keep the mind sharp. We can tell you that our caregivers are always up for a friendly game! Card Games
To reap the brain benefits of card games, seniors can play with friends and family, get in on games at the local community or senior centres, or play cards with their caregiver. While solo games like solitaire are good for the mind, too, playing with others has added benefits that come from social connections. A little friendly competition in the way of card games with others could be the key to keeping the mind sharp as we age, according to various studies linking playing cards and other games with better memory and brain function, and reduced risk of dementia.
