Application of modern puzzle games in the prevention and treatment of dementia

This is the 3208th article of Da Yi Xiao Hu

The latest survey data in China shows that among people over 60 years old in my country, 4.2% suffer from Alzheimer's disease, 10% over 70 years old, and 50% over 85 years old. Foreign studies have reported that 10% to 15% of elderly people with cognitive impairment develop Alzheimer's disease (AD) every year, and cognitive impairment is a high-risk factor for AD. There is currently no effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease, so in recent years, non-drug early prevention has received public attention. Early improvement of the cognitive function of the elderly can delay the progression of cognitive impairment into dementia.

The non-drug therapies developed in China mainly include cognitive training, music therapy, nostalgia therapy, game therapy, etc. Today we will focus on introducing some games that can be played with the elderly at home:

1. Memory chessboard

This is a toy suitable for all ages and for the whole family to interact with. It has 24 chess pieces in 6 colors. The accessories may seem simple, but the gameplay is not! It can not only improve memory and concentration, but also train logical thinking.

2. Building Blocks Educational Toys

The stacking game, which requires fine hand movements such as stacking, knocking, poking, and pulling out wooden sticks, can cultivate the elderly's observation and hands-on ability, adding a little fun to their boring life after retirement. You can also build creatively to unleash your imagination.

Three: Luban Lock

This is a classic toy, the crystallization of the wisdom of our Chinese nation. Each lock has different disassembly tricks. Let the elderly try it out.

That’s all for today. Actually, there are many fun things online. You can buy some for your parents to try. When buying toys, you should pay attention to the following: the game content should fully consider the acceptance of the elderly, emphasizing memory, hand-eye coordination, cooperation with others, attention, language expression, thinking, calculation, etc. At the same time, it should also have high participation, strong fun, and the difficulty should be selected according to the specific situation of the elderly, so as not to increase the frustration of the elderly patients, and to enhance the participation interest and sense of achievement of the elderly patients. As children, playing with parents more often can also enhance feelings.

Author: Sun Qi

Reviewers: Xi Yan, Shen Jun

Q2020-022 Construction of Internet + Smart Hut for Brain Health of Elderly Patients