Handbook on Games and Cognitive Health for Seniors

With the rapidly aging population, health issues such as cognitive decline and dementia are gaining importance on a global scale. This handbook, developed as part of the “Active Brain Games for Seniors” project supported by the European Union’s Erasmus+ program, aims to support the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social well-being of individuals aged 65 and older. The guide combines nine digital games—which require no installation and enhance memory, attention, and analytical thinking—with physical games that strengthen motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and social interaction, all presented with detailed step-by-step instructions.

The guide does more than simply provide game instructions; it serves as a comprehensive resource covering technical, pedagogical, and psychosocial preparation processes for instructors, caregivers, and facilitators, as well as sensitive approaches during implementation and observation and evaluation tools. Supporting a journey toward healthy and active aging, this work serves as a practical reference resource not only for nursing homes and care centers but also for families.