About Us

As many seniors settle into retirement and senior living, they often do less problem-solving and analysis than they did in their younger years. Solving crossword and jigsaw puzzles involves problem-solving and has some cognitive benefits, but only exercises a narrow set of thinking skills.

We are a dedicated team of seasoned educators with over 60 years of experience teaching and developing problem-solving and analysis skills. Our inspiration for this program comes from the groundbreaking ACTIVE Study by the University of Alabama and Penn State University, which involved over 2,800 adults aged 65 and older. Participants received 5-6 weeks of cognitive skill training. The study demonstrated significant improvements in cognitive abilities (memory, reasoning, speed of processing information) to some degree, 10 years after the training.

Drawing on the ACTIVE study and our educational expertise in teaching critical thinking, we concluded the most effective senior brain maintenance program should focus on a wide variety of engaging problem-solving and analysis skills to enhance cognitive resilience and improve everyday executive function. Our robust Senior Brain Health Program (384 pages with detailed answers) develops and exercises the following skills:

These skills are honed through engaging paper-and-pencil activities designed to be fun, stimulating, effective, and easy to use.

Other Advantages to Our Program

Note: To find the level to start with, we offer free sample activities from each volume on our website. If you start with Level 1 and complete it, we strongly recommend continuing your skill development with Level 2.

How Problem-Solving Can Improve Brain Health

1. Better Mood – Solving puzzles increases dopamine production in the brain, which regulates mood, enhances optimism, and contributes to memory, concentration, and motivation.

2. Lower Stress Levels - In addition to exercising your problem-solving skills, puzzles also help us relax and relieve stress.

3. Interaction with Others – Our puzzles often lead to discussions among the participants about the clues and solutions, encouraging social interaction and collaboration.

4. May Delay Dementia and Alzheimer’s – Keeping the mind active may reduce brain cell damage associated with Alzheimer’s, support the growth of new nerve cells, and prompt nerve cells to send messages to each other.