Play a board game
4 February 2026 Charbonneau Villager
Healthier Lifestyles
By JOHN MCLAIN
Play a board game
My wife Cathi and I are long-time board game players. So, the title of a recent article I read in Apple News caught my eye – written by Meeri Kim and published Aug. 27, 2025 in The Washington Post. After reading it, we decided to pull out the beautiful Mah Jongg set we purchased in a basket at the recent festival of the arts and challenge ourselves to learn to play. We first watched a couple of YouTube training videos. Then I used the search feature of the CCC Calendar and found that there is a group of residents who play Mah Jongg each Monday at 1 p. m. in the Activity Center. We showed up and found they are a welcoming group to newbies. Lindy Anderson and Amy Day were wonderful teachers and helped us learn how to play. So, whether a new game like Mah Jongg or some other board games sitting on a shelf, unused and collecting
Playing games with friends is a fun way to keep your spirits up and your brain active.
dust, we recommend finding new or old friends to play a board game soon and often.
If you want to find an existing group to join – visit the Activity Center to ask for the“ Activities & Special Events” brochure from the front desk. It is updated monthly.
If you already have a large group, visit with Brooke to start up your own regular date and time to play board games at the Activity Center or the Clubhouse.
The full article published in the Washington Post by Meeri Kim: https:// www. washingtonpost. com / wellness / 2025 / 08 / 27 / board-gamesdementia-risk-reduce /. Meeri Kim is a freelance science writer who has contributed to The Washington Post since 2013. She has a PhD in physics from the University of Pennsylvania.
A summary by Meeri Kim
Playing board games has been associated with higher cognition, improved quality of life and lower risk of developing dementia for older adults. Board games have made a massive comeback in the past decade. And researchers are discovering that board games are not only fun, but they may also benefit our brains, especially as we age.
Classic games such as chess, Monopoly, Scrabble and Go remain popular and are now joined by modern favorites such as Ticket to Ride, Pandemic and Wingspan. Experts think some of the effects could be explained by their social nature. Some research suggests that face-to-face play may have an additional benefit above playing them alone. Stimulating leisure activities such as board games are thought to
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