42 | OHCC LIVING | OCTOBER 2023 |
e Surprising Benefits of Bingo: What
is it about seniors and Bingo? Bingo is
well known as a go-to activity for seniors,
but it turns out that it can provide far
more than entertainment. You may
be surprised to learn that it has some
important health benefits!
It's no secret that keeping the brain
active is a key in lowering the risk of cognitive decline. Believe it
or not, an evening of Bingo is a great way to stretch those mental
muscles.
Bingo can be a fast-paced game. It requires players to remember
the numbers as they are called and locate them quickly on their
card. Bingo is great for reinforcing skills such as concentration
and short-term memory, which tend to decline with age. Hand-
eye coordination skills can benefit from the demands of Bingo
since it requires players to find the number on their card and use
the dauber to highlight the called number.
In addition to mental stimulation, playing Bingo also has
some pretty impressive emotional and physical benefits. A game
of Bingo is typically a fun-filled event where players have the
opportunity to laugh and enjoy each other's company.
Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body's "feel-
good" chemicals. is creates an overall sense of well-being and
can even have some pain-relieving effects. Laughter also relieves
stress and can even boost the immune system.
ose endorphins reach a "feel-fantastic" level when you yell
out "BINGO."
Bingo can also help seniors to form and maintain important
social connections. Seniors who remain socially active typically
enjoy better health and happier lives. ey have lower risk of
loneliness or depression, lower blood pressure, and stronger
immune systems.
Getting to know other Bingo players contributes to a sense
of community and belonging. It may even lead to forming
friendships that extend beyond the game.
Do you need any other reasons to attend a Bingo game?
Please join us for the last game of the season on Oct. 14. Doors
open at 6:30 pm. 50/50 ticket sales, as well as highlighter and
dauber sales, start at 5:45 pm at the concierge desk.
For event details or questions email us at OHCCBingo@gmail.
com or visit our website ohccbingo.wixsite.com/ohcc-bingo. ~
Adele Siesel
BINGO
