I have been trying out the games on a website called Solitaire.org. It literally has hundreds of free games you can play to while away the time. Playing games can be relaxing and brain-stimulating, which is something we need as we get older to fend off dementia. I’ll be honest and say I have never been much of a gamer and some of the games on the site are a little … [Read more...]
How Will 5G Technology Help Seniors?
I attended T-Mobile's virtual Tech Experience to learn how their 5G technology will benefit adults 55+. It was fun, futuristic, and educational sort of like the old Carousel of Progress at Disneyland only updated. What is 5G Technology? When cell phones first came into being they were the first generation of wireless technology. (1G) Each generation is determined by its … [Read more...]
Improve Your Cognitive Function & Memory with Online Games
Nowadays, we are surrounded by numerous forms of entertainment. And virtually any of them is available on the Internet, including, of course, online games. They are a great way to forget about everyday worries and have fun - right? But there’s a little-known benefit of online games: they are also a great mental workout! If you’ve never been interested in playing video … [Read more...]
Why Pickleball is Trending for Active Seniors
There are two key things in life that seem to inherently become difficult as we age and particularly once we pass 50. (Well, okay, there might be more than 2 things that become more difficult ... but I'm only discussing two). Let's face it, for many of us, Redefining Your Day Many people are consumed with the responsibilities of family and jobs and in some cases, … [Read more...]
What is Mah Jongg? And How it’s Built a Sisterhood for Women
2 Bam. 4 Crak. 9 Dot. You may be asking what are these combinations of numbers and strange words? Some of you know exactly what I'm referring to, for those of you who are new to these terms, let me introduce you to the Chinese-inspired gaming phenomenon called Mah Jongg. How the game came to America Mah Jongg lore states that the game crossed the Pacific Ocean from … [Read more...]