Crosswords for Seniors For Dummies
Your fun and easy guide to solving and enjoying crosswordsDo you love crossword puzzles? Can't find ones that appeal to you? This puzzle-packed guide is bursting with crosswords that are not only in large print to ease eyestrain, but also feature clues that are appropriate for those in their golden years. Plus, you'll discover how you can improve your brain's health through stimulating mental exercise.Spruce up your solving strategies — become familiar with the puzzles, consider themes, identify types of clues, and use outside resourcesGet the lowdown on brain benefits — see what current research has to say about the importance of mental exercise and the impact it can have on your cognitive abilitiesTackle the puzzles — from easy to tough to treacherous, solve 150 crossword puzzles with a variety of themesCheck the solutions — push yourself to find solutions to improve your puzzle-solving skills and, when your brain is drained, check the answer section to see how well you didPique your interest — find puzzles on topics of interest to prime-timers, from Ed Sullivan to Watergate to Wolfgang PuckOpen the book and find:The basics of solving crosswordsVarious types of clues you'll encounterThe health benefits of solving puzzlesHints for improving your memory and brain powerFully worked-out solutions to all puzzlesWays to make crosswords a group activityTips for tackling the trickiest puzzlesWeb resources to try when you're stuckMaking Everything Easier!Learn to:Solve 150 puzzles from easy to treacherousStimulate your brain and increase your mental fitnessReduce eyestrain with a large-print format and oversized answer gridsSolve clues that are appropriate for prime-timers