The Best Games for Seniors & Dementia Clues You Might Be Missing

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02/24/25 • 36 min

Gaming isn’t just for kids anymore! In this episode of Care, Tech & Tips, Barry and Bobby dive into the world of senior-friendly games—highlighting the best brain-boosting apps, the red flags of scammy downloads, and why some games could be more harmful than helpful.

What’s inside this episode?

The top-rated games designed to keep seniors mentally sharp
How to avoid sneaky in-app purchases and scammy apps
The hidden dangers of “free” games and how to find safe alternatives
Tips on setting up scam call protection for seniors
Recognizing early dementia signs through unexpected habits
How AI tools like the Plaud AI pin can assist in caregiving

Plus, Barry shares a simple iPhone trick that instantly blocks scam callers—so you (or your loved ones) won’t have to deal with them again!

Whether you’re a caregiver, tech-savvy senior, or just someone looking for safe and fun games, this episode is packed with practical advice and laughs along the way.

For lists of games and instructions on how to limit in-app purchases

https://tinyurl.com/caretechandtips12

What’s inside this episode?

The top-rated games designed to keep seniors mentally sharp
How to avoid sneaky in-app purchases and scammy apps
The hidden dangers of “free” games and how to find safe alternatives
Tips on setting up scam call protection for seniors
Recognizing early dementia signs through unexpected habits
How AI tools like the Plaud AI pin can assist in caregiving

Plus, Barry shares a simple iPhone trick that instantly blocks scam callers—so you (or your loved ones) won’t have to deal with them again!

Whether you’re a caregiver, tech-savvy senior, or just someone looking for safe and fun games, this episode is packed with practical advice and laughs along the way.

For lists of games and instructions on how to limit in-app purchases

https://tinyurl.com/caretechandtips12

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The "Talk" You Need to Have: Why discussing account access and digital legacy planning is crucial.
Online Shopping & Romance Scams: How to keep your loved ones (and yourself) from getting conned.
Storage Management for Seniors: Helping older family members manage their phone storage before it becomes a crisis.
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The 10-5-10 Eating Method: A simple trick to slow down your eating and feel fuller with less food.