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our brain changes as you age. Research suggests that cognitive stimulation is one element in helping to delay or prevent debilitating diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. Participating in new and challenging activities can help you improve and maintain cognitive function as your brain ages. Below are five different areas of the brain that can be improved by playing games. Critical Thinking Build critical thinking skills by playing games like brainteasers, kakuro, and chess. Memory Misplace your keys again? Build your memory by challenging your recall skills with trivia games or memory cards. Visual Perception Feel like there are more blind spots when you are driving? Build your visual perception and spatial skills by working on picture puzzles, jigsaw puzzles and mazes. Word Skills Just can’t find the right word? Read more, learn new words or challenge yourself by doing a daily crossword puzzle. Coordination Hard to concentrate or maintain balance? Dropping things more often? Try 3-D puzzles and construction games that help develop hand-eye coordination. The more you play, the more you will strengthen your brain-body connection and accelerate your overall coordination. In the Chicago area, visit Marbles, The Brain Store. A first-of-its-kind retail store, Marbles focuses on products designed to stimulate and strengthen the brain and offers over 200 products ranging from books and travel games to family board games and computer programs that challenge different parts of your brain.