Great Indoor Games for Seniors to Play : List Compiled by One of the Leading Retirement Homes in Coimbatore

Playing indoor games is a great way to beat boredom, relieve stress, and make new friends. Playing indoor games such as board games and video games can also improve memory and overall mental health of seniors. 

A list of engaging indoor games that enhance cognitive health

As one of the leading retirement homes in Coimbatore, we share a list of indoor games that seniors can play with their friends, grandkids, and family members: 

1. Traditional board games that promote social bonding 

Traditional board games can help improve cognitive function and memory. When seniors play board games, they must be competitive and cooperative at the same time. While healthy competition stimulates the mind, playing as a team helps seniors socialise with others. 

Some of the popular board games that seniors can play are: 

Scrabble
Monopoly 
Ludo 
Chess
Checkers
Chinese checkers
Twister 
Boggle 

2. Video games that may keep cognitive decline at bay

Many think that video games are only for kids or young adults. However, the pandemic has seen seniors leverage the power of virtual entertainment. Besides their entertainment value, video games also offer a host of health benefits. Playing Super Mario 64, a popular 3D platform game, can help seniors stave off mild cognitive impairment. 

Here are some popular video games for seniors:

Super Mario 
Bejewelled
Wii Sports 
World of Warcraft
Minecraft

3. Games that help seniors get moving

There are numerous indoor games that are good for a senior’s mental well-being and physical fitness. Here are some indoor games that can add more physical activity to a senior’s daily routine: 

Egg-and-spoon race 
Indoor obstacle course
Hide-and-seek
Bowling 
Pass the parcel 

At our senior citizen homes in Coimbatore , we have a dedicated clubhouse where residents can play indoor games with fellow residents and spend quality time. If you are looking for senior citizen homes in Coimbatore, call us at  +91 8884555554.