Try a Mind Game

Try a Mind Game

Brain Games

By Kathryn Kilpatrick

Upgrade Your Memory Fitness Routine

WORD SEARCH

Make a word using one letter from each of the sets of letters. Do not change their order.

 

Examples                             Answers

W V       O K      N E               WON

H  Y       U  E      S C                 YES

————————————————————————————————————-

M B      L A     PI                           MAP

F S       O W    U R     S K                                                      FORK

K W     R A      L F      L I               WALL

B G      I N       R O    U L                                                      GIRL

E Z       R L       B I      K O    F W    ELBOW

A G     R W     S E     A I     T L                                             GREAT

P T      E A     R O    P Z     L  F     I  E                                   PEOPLE

A C      G A    O S    T M    R L     E Y    CASTLE

 

Memory Tip
If you want to remember something you read, look away and repeat it. Go over the information again. The key to remembering something you read or heard is repetition.

This puzzle and memory tip is provided by Kathryn Kilpatrick, a speech-language pathologist. She is available for Memory Fitness and Keep Your Brain Sharp programs and private consultations. 

About the author

The career of Kathryn Kilpatrick, M.A., Geriatric Life Enhancement Consultant, Memory Fitness Specialist and Speech-Language Pathologist (1969-2019) began as a speech-language pathologist, primarily in Ohio at hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and for 35 years in home health care. A national motivational speaker and author of more than 35 products, she is currently focusing on her geriatric life enhancement consulting practice and educational programs to enhance the quality of life of older adults, including memory fitness and brain health. You can contact her at [email protected].

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