AARP Rewards Community Learning & Earning Contest August 2022

I read at least once a day, work crossword puzzles, and work out with a personal trainer three times a week. 

The thing I do everyday to keep my brain sharp is I eat a variety of fresh fruit with my breakfast everyday,  seven days a week, without fail.  The main fruit that does it for me are Blueberries! I've been eating them since I retired in 2017 after reading an article in AARP how this fruit is good for one's brain health. This fruit  has improved my short-term memory, my long-term memory, and my sense of immediate recall. I'm able to recall significate times and experiences in my life without fail. I'm 70 years old and I've be told my brain is "sharp as a tack". I would recommended this fruit to anyone looking to keep their brain sharp and healthy. 

I love to read and check out a book a week from my local library.  I also do jigsaw puzzles completing about one a week as well.  I also love crosswords and I do Zumba and yoga 3 times a week.  This keeps my body fit along with daily  mile walks.  I also bowl on a senior bowling league. 

I enjoy doing the daily sudoku and kenken puzzles in the daily paper after reading through the paper to stay up with current evenets.  Also like to read articles that AARP puts out everyday.in their emails.

I volunteer at my local library twice a week which keeps me sharp reshelving books and looking for those on the hold lists, as well as exposes me to lots of new books. I read at least one a week. I also do word puzzles both on line and in books. I listen to audio books when I work out, usually non-fiction.

I start each day by adding MCT oil to my green tea before eating a cup of frozen blueberries.  Next, I head to the gym for 20-30 minutes of medium level stairmaster while either listening to a podcast or playing Words With Friends, AlphaBetty or Wordle.  Then, I practice vinyasa yoga for an hour.  Twice monthly, I donate platelets to give the gift of life and pay back for the platelets my Dad needed during his battle with multiple myeloma.  I should really work on the rest of my diet as I'm concerned I may be derailing the other efforts to help my brain...gah, the struggle is real.

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@AARPTeri wrote:

August 2022, Learning/Earning/Back to School Contest!

 

Tell us how you keep your brain active to keep engaged for the chance to be one of five (5) winners of a $50 VISA Gift card! 

 

Post your message by clicking reply at the bottom of this message! Contest runs from 8/1 until 8/31/22.  Click here to see Contest Rules.

 

Some examples to help get you started!

My son moved to Germany, and I take German classes so I can feel a little more comfortable with the language when I visit him for the holidays.

 

I like to take quizzes and watch videos about topics I’m interested in like “what do you know about long-term care” from the Rewards earning page.

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I start every morning playing games that keeps my mind sharp. Have have a fruit and yogurt breakfast. I exercise to video and play with my WII. Constantly moving and use the stairs.

Games every day including Mahjong, solitare, word wipe; be sure to diversify.

To keep my balance good I walk up the stairs without touching the sides; lets me know how my balance is.  And read the newspaper on line every day especially the parts that show what happened in prior years - it's an article every day with a short fyi for some years. And be sure to use my left hand for things now and then every day 

I keep my brain fit by being an avid reader. I do crossword puzzles, cryptoquips, card games such as solitaire online. I write inspirational messages and send them to various people or send inspirational cards or quotes daily especially to those who are sick or experiencing personal issues. I partner with a non profit organization and volunteer for community service. I work with a food bank to deliver food to needy citizens. I mentor adults who are going through issues or just in need of a listening ear. 

I have started playing my violin again after letting it sit in its case for the past several years. I also read a variety of books.