Since I don’t have much personal experience with real video games, let me defer to guest author Mary Ward who has some suggestions for brain games on the Wii. Here she goes:
When it comes to brain function, the old adage “use it or lose it” is particularly true. We’re learning that staying “brain fit” as we age is largely under our control. Keeping your mind sharp and your memory intact requires regularly using and challenging your brain. Studies have shown that many people have a marked decrease in brain cognition the first year after retirement from their career. (more…)

