Does bingo help the elderly stay young? (1)

Several recent surveys have focused on the influence of playing bingo on the elderly and the results have shown that playing bingo seems to delay both physical and mental aging.

The positive effect of playing bingo is expressed in different ways. First of all, bingo requires good coordination between visual and motor skills so a player can quickly see the number drawn and mark it on their bingo card. Secondly, bingo is a great workout for short-term memory, one of the mental abilities typically affected by aging.

Regarding physical health, participating in social games is psychologically healthy. The psychological influence of the game reduces the feeling of loneliness in elderly people, a feeling that often materializes itself in physiological problems. Bingo, which is mainly a social game, allows the elderly to remain and feel active while enjoying a fun social activity.

The influence of bingo is extremely significant. According to a study published on the “Archives of Internal Medicine,” taking part in social activities and staying active reduces the chances of suffering from a physical illness by 65% and reduces the probability of dying by 40%.