Did you know that having fun is not the only benefit of playing Trivia?! Here are 4 great benefits that could be in its self a Trivia question!
Benefit # 1: Trivia enhances memory!
Your brain is a muscle, and just like the rest of the muscles in your body, it needs exercise to stay in tip-top shape. Think of trivia like a workout for your mind. It exercises the brain’s frontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for memory function. This, in turn, improves cognitive skills and problem-solving abilities.
Trivia is as much about gaining new knowledge as it is about recalling old bits of information. Naturally, there will be questions that leave participants stumped. Learning the correct answers to these questions helps to keep our brains functioning optimally.
Benefit # 2: Trivia reduces stress!
Getting older can be stressful, and if you’re dealing with the effects of memory loss, age-related stress can be cruelly compounded. Left unchecked, stress wreaks havoc on our health, so it’s important to keep it under control.
Trivia encourages players to put down their phones for a couple of hours and just enjoy the moment!
Benefit # 3: Trivia connects people!
For adults struggling with feelings of isolation, this is perhaps the most valuable element of trivia. Trivia offers participants a change of scenery and the opportunity to socialize with friends. Playing on a team also gives people a valuable sense of community and camaraderie. A bit of friendly competition can be beneficial as well. It encourages your loved one to challenge themself and try something new!
Benefit # 4 (the best one): Trivia is fun!
Health and wellness benefits aside, trivia is a great activity for one very simple reason: It’s fun!
According to Healthline, experts maintain that trivia players experience a pleasant rush of dopamine when they know the answer to a question. This surge of feel-good chemicals in the brain is similar to what a person might feel while gambling. Unlike gambling, however, trivia doesn’t come with any negative consequences like addiction or financial distress!
Even if your loved one is experiencing early signs of dementia, they can excel at trivia games. For people with dementia, retrieving short-term memories can be difficult, whereas older memories are often recalled with great detail. So, while your loved one may have a hard time remembering what he or she ate for breakfast, they might easily recall which year the Beatles released Rubber Soul (1965, FYI.)
Enuf said! Come join us for Tuesday Trivia Nights at
Common Grounds Sports Bar and Grill!
The nicest players and staff in all of Cuenca!
Great prizes, food and drinks too!
Social hour starts at 5:30 and Trivia is from 6:30 to
8:30 PM. Lots of taxis to take you home!
Email or WhatsApp Emcee Debra Lynn today if you need more details!
September 26th, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, free,
Unidad Nacional y Gran Colombia
Debra Lynn: dslynn17@gmail.com 098 477 7596
City: Cuenca