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[For Seniors] Brain Training Recommended for Dementia Prevention
In this article, we introduce brain-training activities that can help prevent dementia in older adults.
As we age, memory is something everyone worries about.
For those concerned, we recommend simple, easy-to-do brain training designed for seniors.
Doing brain training activates the brain and can contribute to overall mental and physical well-being.
There are quiz formats, riddles, four-character idioms, and even brain-training activities you can do while moving your body.
Find the brain training that suits you, and enjoy doing it.
If you’re a caregiving professional looking for brain-training ideas, be sure to check these out.
[For Seniors] Brain Training That Helps Prevent Dementia! Recommended Exercises (1–10)
Letter rearrangement problem
There was a fad where people rearranged the letters of their own names to make other names, and this is a similar brain exercise where you rearrange letters to make sentences.
Even though it’s only four letters in this case, it can be surprisingly hard to find the correct answer.
It’s a light mental workout, but I recommend it for people who usually just watch TV all the time and don’t get much stimulation.
“〇〇-shii” word search
It’s a brain-training activity called “◯◯-shii Search” that uses a whiteboard to look for words.
The idea is to list as many words as possible that end with “-shii,” such as “oishii” (delicious) and “ureshii” (happy).
Since some words don’t come to mind easily if you just think, you can write out the 50 Japanese syllables and fill them in to come up with many more.
Thinking this way helps train your brain!
Showa Quiz
When we think of the Showa era, it has already become a sepia-toned generation, but recalling the past is actually great training for the brain.
This is a game that gathers quizzes about the Showa period, presenting several questions related to it.
Instead of just listening to the questions and giving answers, it might also be nice to remember related events or talk about them together.
LEGONEW!
When you think of LEGO, you might picture children’s toys, but in fact there are many products aimed at adults as well.
From beautiful flowers and plants to adorable animals, and even models that rival plastic model kits like battleships and buildings… There’s a wide range of high-quality sets that, once completed, can double as interior decor.
They take patience to build, but they’re perfect for those who want to enjoy working steadily day by day over time.
Be sure to look for a LEGO set you’d love to create.
Torn-paper collage stickersNEW!
Why not spend a delightful time with our “Torn-Paper Collage Stickers,” a set that combines illustrations with stickers? It’s great for finger dexterity, and once finished, you can frame your piece to create a favorite interior decoration.
If you’re worried about getting your hands sticky with glue, this sticker-type product puts your mind at ease.
With multiple illustrations included, you can switch them up based on your preferences or mood.
It’s a triple win: it fills plenty of time, lets you create artwork, and even trains your brain.
Treat someone—and yourself—to this as a gift and enjoy!
Infinite Spot the DifferenceNEW!
“Infinite Spot the Difference” is a card game everyone can enjoy together.
Each card shows one of six illustrated scenes.
Choose any two scenes to create a deck, then draw two cards for each chosen scene and lay them out.
Set a time limit and take turns calling out the differences.
Because there are multiple cards for each scene, the spots that count as differences change depending on the card combination—so you can enjoy it endlessly.
A game that never ends is perfect for passing the time!
Puzzle-solving BookNEW!
Let’s enjoy some fun brain training with a pocket-sized puzzle book.
In senior care facilities, recreation often includes quizzes and riddles, and we’ve compiled those kinds of problems into a book.
A key feature is that you can jot down ideas and flashes of inspiration while solving.
Puzzle-solving lets you feel the joy and sense of accomplishment when you crack a problem.
You can work on it alone, or solve it together with family for extra fun.
Tackling the puzzles in a small group can also help stimulate communication.
Simple riddles about the seasons
A riddle quiz—simple questions related to the seasons.
After each question is presented, it stays on screen for one minute as thinking time.
If you can’t figure it out in a minute and want more time to think, pausing the video to ponder carefully is great brain training.
After all, thinking is training for your brain.
Even though they’re simple, you won’t get the answers unless you keep your mind flexible and supple!
What comes to mind when you think of ○ month? Onomatopoeia Quiz
A quiz like a word-association game where you ask, “What comes to mind when you think of [Month]?” and get an answer.
Then you expand the game by adding onomatopoeia—sound-symbolic words like sound effects and mimetic words.
For example, if you ask “What comes to mind for June?” the answer might be “the rainy season,” and the sound of the rainy season would be “pouring” or “pitter-patter.” You can also flip it around and show only the onomatopoeia and ask, “What sound is this?” which is fun as well.
Stepping Brain-Training Exercise
They say that using both your mind and body is very helpful for brain training.
This is a game where you march in place and clap your hands according to rules set by a leader.
When you actually try it, it’s tricky and hard to keep up.
Also, because everyone moves their arms and legs broadly, it makes for a good bit of exercise and can help prevent falls.