There are many good reasons for keeping your brain as active as your
body. Keeping your brain active and maintaining creativity actually
may help to prevent cognitive decline and memory problems. The more you
use and sharpen your brain, the more benefits you will get. This is
especially true if your career no longer challenges you or if you've
retired from work altogether.
- Try variations on what you know.
For some people, it might be games. Other people may enjoy puzzles or
trying out new cooking recipes. Find something that you enjoy and
continue to try new variations and challenges. If you like crosswords,
move to a more challenging crossword series or try your hand at a new
word game. If you like to cook, try a completely different type of
food, or try baking if you’ve mostly been cooking over the stove.
- Work something new in each day.
You don’t have to work elaborate crosswords or puzzles to keep your
memory sharp. Try to work in something new each day, whether it is
taking a different route to work or the grocery store or brushing your
teeth with a different hand.
- Take on a completely new subject.
Taking on a new subject is a great way to continue to learn. Have you
always wanted to learn a different language? Learn new computer skills?
Learn to play golf? There are many inexpensive classes at community
centers or community colleges that allow you to tackle new subjects.
Volunteering is also a great way to learn about a new area. Taking
classes and volunteering is a great way to boost social connections,
which is another brain strengthener.
Source: HelpGuide.org, Staying Healthy Over 50
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