Wordle – Engaging older people and Care Professionals across generations

Radfield Home Care Havering & Brentwood is on a mission to support our local community. We want to help them age well and remain connected to what matters most to them. We aim to support and develop our Care Professionals to be there for our clients.

Wordle has been a viral hit that has everyone talking and playing! It is a simple game where you get six tries to guess a five-letter word. On each guess, you get immediate feedback on whether you have a correct letter and whether it is in the right place, meaning that it is quick and fun to play.

We are finding the simplicity of Wordle is connecting the generations. We have Grandparents, parents, and children playing and sharing their daily progress on Wordle. Not only that, it is sparking discussion, debates and sharing of best approaches to solving Wordle.

Both the best and annoying thing about Wordle is there is only one puzzle to solve each day. But it is a perfect bitesize activity that keeps you coming back day after day. Interactive games such as Wordle provide daily cognitive stimulation and help your client remain connected.

Be There Action: Care Professionals, if you feel this game would benefit your clients, then why not play it with them during a visit. Start your Wordle journey and help your clients remain connected.

If you’d like to learn more about the role of Care Professional and how you can help others, head on over to our Care Jobs page to find out how you can start your career in care.