Aging can take a toll on our mental health too. Alzheimer’s disease is common among older adults, but they are very preventable! Here’s how you can keep your mind sharp even after hitting your retirement years:

• Make learning a habit. Learning is a lifelong process. You have much time to do whatever you want in your golden years, but make sure you don’t forget to continue your learning process. Don’t just limit yourself to reading books and tapping into informative resources. Get out and interact with peers. Look for new hobbies and interests. Engage in fun or exciting activities.Feed your curiosity and welcome opportunities to unlock a new skill. Many seniors enjoy doing arts and crafts. It’s nice to explore and exercise your creativity by working with beads or creating functional woodworks. Think about something that interests you and make it a goal to act on it today.
• Be a wordsmith. It doesn’t matter if you have never tried writing a novel or keeping a journal. You can exercise your creativity by putting it in writing. Write about your life, jot down life lessons you’ve learned so far, or get started with a novel. See where your imagination can take you from there.You can write your loved ones a poem or a letter, start some memorabilia, or enjoy your daily journal. Release your thoughts and put your pen to paper. It’s a nice meditative practice as well!
• Play memory games. Keep your brain stimulated by playing memory games. It’s a fun way to keep your mind strong and sharp while avoiding the risk of dementia.Take out your puzzle books, quiz books, or chess boards and invite your loved ones for a game night. You can turn it into a family tradition, like spending Saturday nights by having fun and enjoying mental exercises for everyone. Can you suggest us more brain-stimulating games in the comments?
• Have new adventures. Whether you’re 7 or 70, your best adventures are still out there! Don’t wait for it to happen when you can make it happen. If you’re a travel junkie, spend time looking for exciting places near you – be it a museum or some tourist attractions you haven’t been to – go buy that plane ticket and fly across the continent.Adventures are better spent with your loved ones. Tag along a companion and don’t forget to seek your physician’s permission too!
• Be socially active. It’s hard to keep your social circle tight when you hustle 9 to 5 and catch up with your kids in your free time. Hitting retirement gives you the freedom to do almost everything you’ve wished to accomplish before. With plenty of time to enjoy your tea with a friend and get in touch with your neighbors, you can enjoy your social life without worrying about work or home.

Staying social is very important for seniors, most especially to those who are living alone. Invite old friends for a cup of joe or play board games as you discuss current events. Consider leveling up your social skills by getting access to technology.

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