Fun Brain Training! Memory Games for Seniors

How many can you memorize in one minute?

Brain Training: Memorization × Memory Game

If you have access to a tablet or computer, I also recommend a game called “How many can you remember in one minute?” In this game, you watch a video that briefly shows multiple illustrations, memorize them, and then answer afterward.

It looks simple at first glance, but it actually splits into two phases: thinking about what each illustration is, and then memorizing it.

Because of that, you really have to use your brain to the fullest.

There are also videos on YouTube that present these challenges, so try searching for them.

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A calculation problem that recalls the answer from two steps earlier

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They say doing two tasks at the same time is quite an effective way to train your brain.

With that in mind, I’d like to introduce a game called “Remember the Answer from Two Questions Ago.” First, have someone solve about five simple one-digit addition problems.

Then, at the end, ask, “What was the answer to the fourth problem?” In other words, you have to do calculation and memory simultaneously.

Of course, you can add variations, like asking for the answer to the first problem instead.

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Meal Memory Game

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Do you remember what you ate yesterday morning? Many people might be surprised to find they don’t.

That’s why I’d like to suggest the “Meal Memory Game.” In this game, you answer quizzes related to your meals.

It’s good to ask not just what you ate, but also where you ate, who you were with, and what kind of music was playing at the time.

With this approach, even the same questions will have different answers each time, so you can prepare a simple template and enjoy it repeatedly.

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What is left?

If you keep making leftover dishes from leftover dishes, what do you end up with at the very end?

When you want to enjoy a fun group brain-training activity, a game called “What’s Left?” is also recommended.

First, prepare a large box and put several everyday items in it.

Next, take them out one by one, and have players answer what item is left at the end.

You might think you can answer right away, but it’s surprisingly easy to forget.

By the way, you can also adapt it into versions like “What wasn’t put in the box?” or “How many red items are in the box?”

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Quiz to memorize photos and videos

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When you want to do brain training with a large group, it can be a good idea to use a projector and try a “Remember the Photos and Videos” quiz.

The concept is simple: participants memorize the photos or videos shown on the screen.

There are various versions, but the classic format displays multiple photos on the screen, which everyone memorizes and then answers questions about afterward.

Make the questions ones that can be answered with numbers, such as “How many photos had a dog in them?” Creating your own original quiz video based on this idea also sounds fun.

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Memory Test

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They say that just answering simple questions can serve as brain training.

A game where you pose such quizzes to one another is the “Memory Test Game.” Start by asking questions like, “What’s today’s date?” or “What was the weather like yesterday?” If those can be answered, gradually increase the difficulty.

For example, “What was the date the day before yesterday?” or “What was the weather like the day before yesterday?” As a further variation, you can also include math problems.

In that case as well, try to raise the difficulty step by step.

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Flashcard

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How about trying flashcards? Flashcards are a game where a card briefly appears on the screen, you memorize what it shows, and then answer afterward.

The content on the cards is typically illustrations or words.

Also known as “photographic memory” training, it’s said to be highly effective for brain training.

If you actually want to try it, using videos on sites like YouTube makes it smooth.

Note that some videos have rapidly flashing screens, so please be careful.

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