Stroke survivors often have both motor and cognitive difficulties because of the way their brains have been affected. While physical therapy is designed to increase flexibility, stability, and mobility, memory-boosting games can tackle cognitive issues in a way that’s fun, engaging, and productive. Below you’ll find some suggestions for games stroke survivors can play to stimulate the three main parts of the brain associated with memory—the amygdala, hippocampus, and cerebellum.
• Problem-solving
• Attention span
• Flexibility • Speed
1. Lumosity
Available as an online subscription program and already used by more than 50 million people worldwide, this memory-boosting platform can be used by stroke survivors to retrain their brains with fun games. Each game includes an easy-to-follow tutorial. The games featured also allow players to enhance other skills and capabilities that tend to be affected by strokes, including: • Language• Problem-solving
• Attention span
• Flexibility • Speed