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Does anyone else play games/challenges on the computer/web to keep their cognitive skills challenged a lil bit?

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Centreville, VA

Every Day, I play the ‘Wordle’, kinda like Hangman, you get 6 attempts at a 5 letter word. It’s free from the NY Time. Just type WORDLE and you should find it
Every day I play the Quordle, it’s 4 Wordles Concurrently. You get 9 attempts to solve for 4 words. This one is a bit more challenging. Type in Quordle and it should pop up
For the Geography buffs, there is the daily WORLDE, where you get 6 attempts to identify a country based on its shape.

Lastly, I play ‘Words with Friends’ an… read more

August 15
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Members rallied around the idea of using games and mental challenges to keep their brains sharp while living with MS, sharing a wide variety... Read more

Members rallied around the idea of using games and mental challenges to keep their brains sharp while living with MS, sharing a wide variety of favorites including Wordle, Quordle, Sudoku, Mahjong, Words with Friends, crossword puzzles, and even language learning apps like Duolingo. Several members described their daily routines as a way to feel accomplished and reassured that their minds are still working despite cognitive changes, with one member noting they play games not just for sharpness but to prove to themselves their brain is holding on. A recurring theme was the 'use it or lose it' spirit, with members encouraging each other to keep trying new challenges, be patient with themselves, and celebrate every small win.

A MyMSTeam Member

I got my Wordle in 3 today ✌🏻
I had a lucky start with my first attempt though.

Wordle 1,910 3/6

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September 11
A MyMSTeam Member

I play Mahjong helps with my memory!

August 19
A MyMSTeam Member

I do! I like to play games that help to strengthen my mental capacity

August 19
A MyMSTeam Member

This is a good game too. Every day you have to find some places all over the world so it's good for testing your geography knowledge

August 24
A MyMSTeam Member

I have been playing games all my life but since learning that I have PPMS and my mom had dementia I decided it was time to get serious about my gaming. My games include: Jigsaw puzzles; mahjong; Match Three; Word Search; Word Scapes; Any type of block puzzles; find cats; find the differences; and hidden objects. Some can be harder than others but my like is when the game is more challenging. I also love coloring and diamond painting. Not only concerned about MS cognitive problems - which I have the start of - but also concerned about dementia. I had a neuropsych test once and asked the doctor doing the testing if there was a way we could tell if I might come down with dementia and she told me no, unfortunately there is no way to know. So I decided to do all that I can to help in both areas. God bless. (❁´◡`❁)

August 23

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