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The benefits of puzzles for older people
Assembling puzzles has a positive effect on the development of memory, intelligence, and ingenuity.
Working with puzzles is a great workout for the brain. It helps to strengthen the existing connections between its cells, and also promotes the production of new ones. This synthesis has a positive effect on the speed of thinking and mental processes.
Puzzles are useful for developing short-term memory. It helps to connect fragments into a single whole, compare them with the original image, and determine which elements go together.
Any logic games stimulate the development of a creative approach. Even if the player uses the same rules every time, he analyzes the general problem and goes through possible solutions. This approach is an excellent training for alternative thinking.
Jigsaw puzzles, like other logic games, engage the mind in a variety of ways. They require the use of trial and error, as well as system analysis. As a result, precognitive, innovative, and effective ways of solving problems in a variety of areas are trained.
The process involves logic, creative thinking, the ability to generalize and analyze. Only if the brain departments work in unison, they can solve the problem as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Puzzles are also a great way to relieve stress. They help you relax psychologically, distract yourself from everyday problems. Solving puzzles and finding solutions immerses the brain in a meditative state.
Meditation is useful for developing stress management skills and improving your own productivity. It helps maintain a positive attitude and improve self-esteem.