Turns out Gaming is Good Entertainment for Seniors

Surveys show that online versions of classics games such as Scrabble, Mahjong, and chess have gained popularity among seniors as well as other video games.  Even the AARP has a selection of online games for their members that range from chess, to puzzle games, brain games, word games, slots, and card games including several varieties of solitaire. 

 

A 2014 survey from The Telegraph reported that one in four people over 55 had a games console in their home and the majority of them did not have children living in the home.  Another study done in 2015 found that 3-D computer games may help to prevent memory loss and improve hand-eye coordination and reactions times, which typically slow down as we age, as well as be challenging to the brain.  They are also a fun activity for seniors to do online with others gamers or to team up with friends and family for multiplayer games.   Some games such as those featured by Nintendo Wii even make it fun to exercise and include dancing, boxing, bowling and tennis.  

The MorningStar of Billings senior living community starts each day with the goal to engage the mind, body and spirit to provide our residents the opportunity to continue to learn and contribute.  Our Life Enrichment Team presents creative ways to stay active and productive as well as to just have lots of fun playing all kinds of games.     

If you are interested in independent living, we have 32 free standing cottages and another 72 bright suites in our main building.  We have 70 assisted living suites for seniors who require a little daily help to maintain their independence.  Our Reflections’ wing is designed to accommodate seniors with Alzheimer’s and other memory-impairment diseases and is staffed by dementia care specialists with a deep understanding of the disease.  Please visit our website for more information and to inquire about pricing and availability.  We are currently accepting new residents and are confident in our COVID-19 protocols to protect all those who dwell beneath our roof. 

MorningStar Senior Living of Billings represents the finest in senior living with our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve, we create a true home for residents.  Visit our website for more information regarding Billings’ top choice for independent living and assisted living.