1. Scrabble 

This game can stimulate the brain and fight against memory loss. Your loved one can play this word game with friends and family. The players need to form words and place the tiles on the board. The team with the most points will be crowned the winner.

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2. Cards 

Rummy, spades, and Uno are just a few of the card games your loved one can play while sitting down. Playing card games helps your loved one socialize, which could prevent loneliness and depression. By playing cards, your loved one will interact with other people, building connections or maintaining lifelong relationships.

3. Chess 

This game is great for the brain. The more your loved one plays chess, the more he or she will need to think, which boosts memory and stimulates the imagination. You can purchase chessboards from local retail stores. If your loved one already owns a chessboard, set it out on the table and invite some friends over for a tournament. Encourage your loved one to host chess tournaments on a regular basis.

4. Name That Tune 

This game was famous on television many decades ago, but your loved one can now play the game in his or her living room, at a friend’s house, or at a local senior center. While sitting, your loved one will listen to different musical tunes, try to guess as many as possible, and help his or her team win. This is a fun brain game that could boost your loved one’s short- and long-term memory.

Playing sit-down games is one of the many ways seniors can maintain their health and enjoy a higher quality of life. If you have a senior loved one who needs help maintaining a high quality of life while aging in place, reach out to Assisting Hands Home Care, a leading provider of home care San Diego families can trust. Our caregivers help seniors focus on healthy lifestyle habits such as eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, and maintaining strong social ties, and we offer mentally stimulating activities that can boost cognitive health and delay the onset of dementia. 

5. Dominoes 

Dominoes is known as a classic sit-down game of logic. This game requires players to try to empty their hands of dominoes while blocking their opponents. The score is typically tallied by counting pips in the losing team’s hands. Playing dominoes exercises the brain and requires using the hands.

6. Table Tennis

Table tennis is a great way to work out the arm muscles. Your loved one can play this game whether he or she is in a wheelchair or simply doesn’t want to stand. 

7. Video Games 

Although there are some video games that require motion, standing, or dancing, most video gaming systems can be played sitting in a chair or on a couch. Video games are a great way for seniors to boost their cognitive abilities and slow the progression of vision, memory, and hearing loss. Many of the games available on mobile applications can also be played using a video gaming system. Aging in place can present a few unique challenges for older adults. Some only require part-time assistance with exercise or meal preparation, while others are living with serious illnesses and benefit more significantly from receiving around-the-clock elder care. San Diego, CA, Assisting Hands Home Care are leaders in the elderly in-home care industry for good reason. We tailor our care plans based on each senior’s individual needs, our caregivers continue to receive updated training in senior care as new developments arise, and we also offer comprehensive care for seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and Parkinson’s. Trust Assisting Hands Home Care to provide high-quality compassionate professional care for your loved one. Call one of our friendly Care Managers today.