AARP Rewards Community Learning & Earning Contest August 2022

I keep my active by playing online games like POGO and do a lot of the card games or just any game that simulates my brain. 

I walk everyday and bike most days to stay active.  I also do crossword puzzles and read as much as I can!

Everyday I will play brain games on computer as well as maintain a healthy lifestyle.
I take care of patients with brain issues so feel it’s very important to keep your brain stimulated which includes the whole body being in a good healthy state. 

Ii write poetry to keep my brain active!  I write poems for my friends and send the verses to them on their birthdays.   It is my way of showing how much they mean to me!  They love receiving them as it is more meaningful than just a card.  I always tease I am a Hallmark competitor!

I do a lot of seek and find puzzles, I read a lot and sing to myself. But most of all I say thank you every day!

I like to write and make lists to keep my mind active.  I also started doing various math by hand insread of using a calculator.

I take workshops at Stony Brook University designed for mature learners. I do Yoga and fitness classes on line through AARP. I walk around my community. I volunteer with AARP, my I union and other senior groups. I play on line games. I am involved in political issues that effect me and my community. I have outings with friends. I am a pole worker. To sum it up I keep busy and my mind occupied.

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.

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. 

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