The Best Video Games For Seniors
Video games are often recommended as activities for seniors. Video games give seniors the chance to be social and interact with other people. They also can be fantastic for maintaining cognitive health because they emphasize hand-eye coordination, problem solving skills, and fine motor control. Seniors who have never had the time to play video games may find that video games are a great hobby as well as a way to socialize. Seniors with companion care at home may find they like playing video games with their companion. Some of the best types of video games for seniors to try include:
Puzzle Games
Companion Care at Home Windermere, FL: Seniors and Video Games
Puzzle games like crosswords, word finds, and matching games are wonderful games that will help seniors maintain their cognition. Seniors who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can sometimes slow down the progression of their cognitive decline by spending time playing puzzle games. When seniors play puzzle games online they can play against other online players or if they have companion are at home they can play against their companion.
MMORPGS
MMORPGs are a type of video game that seniors really enjoy. They are story based first person adventure games where users create a character that interacts in a fantasy word by going on questions and doing activities. The characters interact with NPCs or non-playing characters that are part of the game and offer information and help. They also interact in real time with other characters. One of the best parts of MMORPG games is that users can chat, work together to complete quests, and even join guilds where they can connect with hundreds of other people who are also playing the game. The social side of these games is just as beneficial as cognitive benefits that come from playing the game.
Choose Your Story Games
Choose your own story games are similar to the old Choose Your Own Adventure style of books. The story that seniors are playing in the game changes based on the choices they make at set intervals. Choose your own story games give seniors a brain workout while also providing a lot of entertainment. Many seniors prefer choose your adventure type games to TV because the game is more interactive and allows them to participate more in the story.
Trivia Games
Trivia games are also fun for seniors, especially seniors that are competitive. Trivia games can be based on any topic from history to pop culture. Seniors can face off against other players online or against their caregiver if they companion care at home. There are trivial games that are based on popular game shows and other trivia games that are just basic questions and answers. If you want to help make trivia games more fun for your senior parent you can set up a game even where there are prizes and other incentives for your senior parent or their companion care at home companion to try hard to win the game. Competitive seniors will love having the chance to win prizes and play a fun game.
If you or an aging loved-one is considering Companion Care at Home in Windermere, FL please contact the caring staff at Winter Garden Senior Home Care today. (407) 347-2050
Founder / Owner
Jennifer Talbot is the Co-Owner of Winter Garden Senior Home Care in Winter Garden Florida.The business opened on Plant Street in October of 2007 (formally known as Age Advantage).
Jennifer remains active in the business and enjoys personally meeting with families looking for professional, classy caregivers. She prides herself in taking the time to listen and appreciate the personalities and life experiences of people who wish to “age in place”.Her unique ability to match people with their ideal caregiver, combined with a strong sense of service is what makes her business so successful.
Mrs. Talbot is a current member and past president of the Winter Garden Rotary Club, past president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, active West Orange Chamber member, Recipient of the “Spirit of West Orange” Award 2017, Past Business Networking International Growth Coordinator, Past Committee member and founder of South Lake’s HINT, sustainer member of the West Orange Junior Service League, past board member for AGED, advisory board member for Elder Advocates, a United States Air Force brat, and proud mother of two college graduates.
Rebecca Lanterman
Owner
Rebecca has worked in the Central Florida medical community for over 10 years.She is a native of Winter Garden, Florida andhas a driving passion to serve our seniors.It has been said that Rebecca never meets a stranger.Her experience has been in Hospice, Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Communities where she faithfully served as a community liaison helping residents and families understand the myriad of long term care and healthcare options.
Rebecca is the mom of a little guy who is the twinkle of her eye.She can often be heard telling stories of traveling all around the country pulling her camper.To Rebecca, to live life is to touch it and experience it.Growing up in Central Florida afforded her some unique experiences like being a part of the “Magic” at Walt Disney World where she was a Walt Disney World Spirit Ambassador.She feels that this early indoctrination by The Walt Disney Company helped her understand the true value of serving others.To this day, she still has some of that Pixie Dust.Rebecca has also accomplished countless marathons and triathlons. After the sudden loss of her dad, her training partner, in 2012 she stepped away from the sport.But, as time has passed and healing has taken place, she is back to pursuing their dreams again.This time, her dad, her trusty training partner is keeping pace in her heart.It is from that willingness and drive that Rebecca has a keen understanding of the arduous and often treacherous course that our families are on.And, she is here to come along beside you and be with you each step, each stride, and each hurdle.It’s the old adage “life is a marathon and not a sprint”.She is here along with the team at Winter Garden Senior Home Care to be a part of your journey.
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