Not on the field? You can still be in the game!
As the National Senior Games near the finish line, the Humana Cognitive Games™ are just hitting their stride. The new virtual event debuted as part of the 2025 National Senior Games sponsored by Humana. With the Humana Cognitive Games, Humana is expanding its celebration of healthy aging beyond the physical multi-sport event in Des Moines, Iowa, to engage older adults across the country, competitive athletes or not.
Open through August 11, the event invites everyone to learn more about actions they can take to give their brains a workout, something that becomes increasingly important as we age. Research shows that engaging in regular mental exercises can have both short- and long-term benefits for brain health, helping older adults stay independent and potentially reduce the risk of dementia and cognitive decline.
The challenge features a variety of brain-training activities, lifestyle tips and educational content designed to exercise the mind and foster social connection.
Game On
Are you a regular puzzler or a daily crossword enthusiast? Do you play card games or board games with your friends and family? Here’s a sneak peek at the playlist:
• Word Wipe: Your vocabulary is the key to success. Link adjacent letters to form words, clear rows and race against the clock. It’s fast-paced and challenges your ability to practice vocabulary and critical thinking.
• Block Champ: If you’re an expert puzzler, then this game is for you. Block Champ requires strategic placement to clear rows and columns to level up and earn points.
• Mahjong Solitaire: In this tile-based game, you must build a complete hand to win. It takes skill, tactical thinking and sometimes a little luck. Build a winning hand and challenge your pattern recognition every round.
• Jewel Shuffle: Swap colorful gems to create matches of three or more in a row. Although it sounds simple, it becomes more difficult as your score increases.
There’s Still Time!
Whether you’re a sideline strategist, a lifelong puzzle pro, or someone who is new to brain games but loves a good challenge, the Humana Cognitive Games offer a fun and meaningful way to support mental fitness. Visit HumanaGames.com to be a part of the nationwide celebration of healthy aging.
