AARP Rewards Community Learning & Earning Contest August 2022

Nothing is more engaging than reading, so I read, read and read.  I must admit I'm also hooked on Wordle and I study Spanish on Babble.  

I take Spanish lessons via Duolingo and read so much in so many genres. 

I enter sweepstakes and take quizzes to earn and learn back to school.

I read The Washington Post and New York Times, I do the puzzles in Sunday’s NYT Magazine, I play Wordle, and I use the Elevate app.

I play a Brain game called Lumosity. It consists of Cognitive skills, Habits, Math challenge and calculation skills, Language consisting of vocabulary and reading skills, Speed, Memory, Dexterity and many more skills etc.  I paint By number for my motor skills. I taught myself Embroidery, started back up with my Latch Hook, especially during the Pandemic era. Future projects will be- Puzzles. I listen to my favorite music for relaxation, got into reading more since I retired (and yes on Factual Politics, not hearsay). I read my AARP newsletters among other subscriptions, such as National Geographic, and Smithsonian. They are excellent subscriptions with endless education information.  I have used 'Search A Word' puzzles in the past.  I have also read many years ago, that by eating nuts, (Walnuts, Almonds) of many kinds are excellent for the memory of which I eat all the time; and has Omega 3.  Other healthy foods are Broccoli, Beets, dark chocolate, blueberries, (love) strawberries, have antioxidants (love tomatoes- they have lycopene) to name a few foods.  I am always looking up Google and/or if I hear on Television (Health Reports).

These are just some of the foods and hobbies that keep me going and keep me healthy!    Try them!

I pray the Rosary, reflecting on the mysteries in it, and keeping in mind as many people as have asked for prayers and as many of the needs in the world as I can hold in my brain at once. I also like word puzzles and working with teens!

I read a lot of fiction and non-fiction.  I also play Wordle every day.

I am taking Spanish every day so I can talk to Spanish speakers, while planning for a trip to Mexico. I play several different word games and card games to stimulate different parts of my brain. I exercise 5-6 days a week with bicicleta, elliptical and weights. I eat healthy with lots of fruits and vegetables.

Hi @AARPTeri! I just joined AARP, took the AARP vegetarian quiz (been veggie for 17 years, and I got the meat question wrong, haha), and I am beginning acoustic guitar lessons on Tuesday! My 50's are gonna be filled with music I make! -Meg5678

First, I keep my neurons (brain cells) active and growing by maintaining a healthy vascular system – that is by keeping my blood pressure, blood glucose, ldl cholesterol levels and my weight within normal and healthy ranges. I decreased my A1c level from 6.8% to 5% by decreasing carbs and substituting simple carbs for complex carbs that contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. Secondly, I control sodium, caffeine, and stress to keep my blood pressure levels within normal range and every week I participate in an online diabetes education class. Third,  I stay socially connected by eating and socializing with friends and family. Attending social events, e.g. church, and taking day trips helps defeat social isolation, depression and brain cell inactivity.  To keep brain cells active, I exercise, play computer games, take online college level writing courses and write essays which I hope to published. Through the AARP Staying Sharp website and the Alzheimer's Association website where I previously volunteered, I read and research about brain health other health and nutrition related topics.