AARP Rewards Community Learning & Earning Contest August 2022

I work crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and read daily.  I also do wordle every week or two.

I work out at Planet Fitness and in my yard, plus read AARP and financial articles, kayak, bicycle and personal relationship play with my wife.

After a T.B.I. (Auto Accident) in 2006, I have suffered continued *Short Term Memory Loss, *Emotional Lability, *Word Aphasia. 

Every day I try to read, usually on my computer (I can increase the text size). Even though reading now will create a debilitating Headache. I love trivia quizzes, seldom are they long, and I can access my long term memory. I have recently started a new part-time job. Working feels good. But when I'm given multipool tasks, I still have a memory issue. It was better before the new manager arrived, I was just doing assembly. The registers have too many steps, to remember it smoothly.

This may not be a popular idea, but I went back to work. The part-time job I work requires me to interact with people from all walks of life on a daily basis and involves near-constant problem solving, which I love. It makes me feel like I'm contributing to my community and helps me at the same time!

I take your daily quizzes, watch the videos and do the crossword puzzles, etc. I also read the AARP Newsletter. 

I take your quizzes and play problem solving games on my phone. I also take water aerobics which makes me follow multiple directions at once while moving my arms and legs in different directions. Keeps me thinking!!

AARP has the tools to keep my brain active and I am there every day. Trying to win contests keeps me on the ball. I walk every day and took up needle point.

I play pickleball about 5 days a week!  I know, you're thinking that is more of a physical activity than a mental one. But the mental focus required for games and the social engagement with other players (both on court and off) help keep my mind stimulated. And it's fun!

I went back to work part-time to stay active and engage with lots of people. 

I keep in touch with friends and family. Keep up to date with world news.Play Sudoku and other games.