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Contents • vii

Spatial Relationships 230
Anagrams And Anagramps 235
Crossword Puzzle 239
Word Fit! A Fill-In Puzzle 242
Word Up! 244
Mind Matches 244
The Calendar 245
The House That Jack Built 250
Boxer Rebellion 254
Tool Schools 256
So I Says... 257
Nine-Dot Problem 259
Glutton 260
Figure And Ground 260
Nim Golf 262
Math Magic 262
Mental Agility Posttest 263
Play Wordsmith 265
Magic Mental Minutes 266
Amazing Mazes 270
Conclusion 280
Answers 280
References 290
Epilogue Maintain Your Brain 291
Appendix A Annotated List of Learning
Opportunities for Senior Citizens 295
Older Adult Service And
Information System (Oasis) 295
Elderhostel 296
Lifelong Learning In The USA 297
Addresses For Agencies Providing
Lifelong Learning Opportunities 307
References 312

Appendix B Resources for Brain Development 313
Books 313
Periodicals 315