A recent study conducted by Monash University in Australia suggests that engaging in activities such as writing, puzzles, chess, and playing cards can potentially reduce the risk of dementia in older individuals. The research found that older adults who frequently participate in active literacy activities, such as taking education classes or writing letters and journals, as well as engaging in active mental activities like playing games and cards, had a 9-11% lower risk of dementia over a 10-year period compared to their peers. Additionally, involvement in creative hobbies and passive mental activities like crafting, knitting, or painting was associated with a 7% decrease in risk. Dementia is a condition characterized by various symptoms that affect an individual’s memory, reasoning, judgment, and thinking abilities. As of 2022, it was estimated that around 55 million people worldwide were living with dementia, including 401,300 Australians. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reported that among Australians aged 65 and above, 84 individuals per 1,000 were living with dementia.