Crosswords for Seniors For Dummies [Paperback]

Timothy E. Parker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 31, 2009

A puzzle-packed guide tailored to the interests of the older generation

Are you over the age of 55? Looking for some great crossword puzzles? Better yet, how about a collection of crosswords that is tailored to your interests? Look no further. Crosswords For Seniors For Dummies fits the bill.

This compilation of challenging and entertaining crossword puzzles is perfect for you if you want to challenge your brain, preserve mental fitness-and are just looking for some fun! It's a known fact that keeping the mind active and healthy can reduce the risk of such conditions as dementia; plus, puzzles have been proven to strengthen memory and mind function.

• Helps you maintain an active and productive mind by providing fun games designed to stimulate the brain
• Uses large print for easy reading
• Contains 150 puzzles arranged from easy to difficult that are specifically designed to pique the interest of those over 55
• Timothy E. Parker is the Senior Crossword Puzzle Editor of USA Today Crosswords and the "World's Most Syndicated Puzzle Compiler" according to Guinness World Records

So keep your mind sharp while you have a great time with Crosswords For Seniors For Dummies!

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Your fun and easy guide to solving and enjoying crosswords

Do 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 resources

• Get 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 abilities

• Tackle the puzzles — from easy to tough to treacherous, solve 150 crossword puzzles with a variety of themes

• Check 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 did

• Pique your interest — find puzzles on topics of interest to prime-timers, from Ed Sullivan to Watergate to Wolfgang Puck

Open the book and find:

• The basics of solving crosswords

• Various types of clues you'll encounter

• The health benefits of solving puzzles

• Hints for improving your memory and brain power

• Fully worked-out solutions to all puzzles

• Ways to make crosswords a group activity

• Tips for tackling the trickiest puzzles

• Web resources to try when you're stuck

Making Everything Easier!

Learn to:

• Solve 150 puzzles from easy to treacherous
• Stimulate your brain and increase your mental fitness
• Reduce eyestrain with a large-print format and oversized answer grids
• Solve clues that are appropriate for prime-timers

About the Author

Timothy E. Parker is the "World's Most Syndicated Puzzle Compiler" according to Guinness World Records. He is also the creator and senior editor of the Universal Crossword, the Internet's most popular crossword puzzle since 1998, and the author of the annual bestselling USA Today Crossword Calendar.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (August 31, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470491574
• ISBN-13: 978-0470491577
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,098,342 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Challenging, January 26, 2010

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Bruce Whittington "BW-1" (Beverly Hills, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crosswords for Seniors For Dummies (Paperback)

I really like this book. Large print, excellent puzzles, not too hard, not too easy, all have themes. Nice paper for erasures, lots of clever clues. I do recommend this volume and hopefully, there will be a second book. There are not many good crossword books for seniors, but this is definitely one of them.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Entertainment, January 12, 2010

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Leigh Miller (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crosswords for Seniors For Dummies (Paperback)

This book was intended for my 91 year old mother who is a word search fanatic. I only wanted to glance at it, but ended up reading it and working the puzzles. I'm afraid this book may be a bit much for Mom, who has never done crosswords, but it's just right for me! I have to admit that the chapter which included crosswords as a means to sharpen the mind is what got me going. Refreshing my basic skills in the beginning of the book was quick; the clues are fun and interesting, the skill level progressive. Like many my age, I don't think of myself as a "senior", but the fact is, I remember ERMA Bombeck, "My Friend FLICKA", and that the Star Ship Enterprise travels at WARP speed. The New York Times puzzles are out of my league, but by the time I finish this book, I may just try again.

3.0 out of 5 stars Too easy, June 25, 2011

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Melinda H. Hansen "MS Warrior" (South Jordan, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crosswords for Seniors For Dummies (Paperback)

Crosswords are fun, but way too easy. A little disappointed. Good book for beginners. Lots of hints and tricks of how to tackle crosswords. Finished it in one long weekend...should have gone for the New York Times....now those are truly a challenge!