Online Memory Games
It has been in the news lately that in order for our brain to stay sharp, it needs exercise. Online games can be a great way to exercise the brain and stay mentally active.Try these games sites!
Fun and Games
AARP Games – The premier game site for the young at heart.
Brainbashers -- Thousands of brain teasers, puzzles, optical illusions, and games updated regularly.
Games for the Brain -- Play quiz, memory and brain games to “train your brain.”
The Happy-Neuron – members can play games and track progress. There is a 30 day free trial.
Memory Gym – These games can be used to exercise and improve your memory skills.
The Memory Page – Games, tutorials, tips and tricks to help improve your memory.
Simon – Play the classic “lights and sounds” game online. You must remember and reproduce each pattern.
Think – Another great collection of games and puzzles to keep you entertained while exercising your brain.
Puzzles and More
Daily Jigsaw Puzzle – Put together a new jigsaw puzzle every day.
Jigzone – Try putting together a jigsaw puzzle online at Jigzone! Puzzles have 6 to 247 pieces.
A Game a Day – Challenge your general knowledge, vocabulary, spelling, memory, concentration, critical thinking and problem solving with a new word game, brainteaser, crossword and more each and every day.
Crossword Puzzles – An entire site dedicated to crossword puzzles.
Universal Word Search – Try solving word search puzzles online.
Soduko Classic – Printable Soduko puzzles.
Soduko Shack – Learn to play Soduko online with the tutorial on this page, then have fun.
Articles
Mental Fitness Tools
Savvy Senior -- The Savvy Senior shares tips about using computer games to help improve your memory.
Is Your Brain in good Shape? Test your memory and exercise your mind with the puzzles on this page.
Mind Aerobics: 10 ways to get your memory in shape
Memory Enhancement: Tips and Techniques for memory enhancement
Improving your Memory: Tips and Techniques for memory enhancement
Brain training can have lasting benefits for seniors
