The game that is great and helps older adults keep their brains sharp

As the years go by, a person's body begins to undergo some changes due to aging . Therefore, it's extremely important to engage in activities that allow you to keep your brain sharp through games that will provide significant benefits and also improve your mental health. What hobby should you engage in to keep your brain sharp?

According to information provided by Ok Diario, Go Fish (Go Fishing, in Spanish) would be the game with which you can activate your brain despite the benefits that playing chess can provide.

It's a very simple card game. "Five to seven cards are dealt per person, depending on how many people are playing. The rest are left in the center as a 'reserve' or deck. On their turn, each player asks another player for a specific card. For example: 'Do you have any eights?' If the other player has one, they hand it over. If not, they say 'Go Fish,' and the questioner draws a card from the deck," the previously cited media outlet stated.

(See more: The U.S. Embassy's strange visa requirement for Colombians.) The main purpose is to form foursomes. The player with the most proposals before the cards run out wins.

A very positive aspect is that it's an easily adaptable activity. For those with cognitive or visual difficulties, larger cards or drawings can be used.

What exercises can strengthen memory in an adult?

Selegna, through its official website, released a series of exercises that will allow older adults to exercise their memory. 1. Word association. You can do this alone or even with someone else. The goal is to take a dictionary, choose two words, and then look for any connection between them.

(See more: These are the 7 towns near Bogotá where you could live peacefully with your family) 2- Write about childhood memories

Remembering and talking about aspects of your childhood will help keep this important organ of your body active.

3. Learn song lyrics

If you like music, this is an action that allows you to enjoy the moment and also exercise your memory.