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Brain Health: Keeping your brain active
Aging Well | Last Active: May 14, 2023 | Replies (113)Comment receiving replies
I am an 85 year old female. I read the newspaper and am reading 2 different books at a time (This keeps my mind busy and alert.) I also play Scrabble whenever the opportunity arises. I've also read that exercise helps the brain so I do that daily too.
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I, too, am 88 years old. Right now is hard for me because my husband died. We were married for 59 years. Then a couple of months after I had to have a complete hip replacement. I have a wonderful therapist. So slowly, slowly I am getting better. I also read a lot and do crossword puzzles. I live independently in our home and can drive. Which is good because it is a 23 mile drive on the freeway to get to my doctors. My brain seems to be functioning well and most people are surprised to find out how old I am when they meet me. I base it on the fact that for many years I was a race walker. I worked until I was 67 years old. Then I went from race walking to walking. Exercise is crucial. I need to start walking again. My hip has healed enough so I can walk outside with a walker. The reason I continue to use the walker is because I am afraid of falling. That is the only time I use it. Inside I still feel young.
We think alike, Bets38. You don't have to wait for a Scrabble partner, just do Scrabble Solitaire on your phone with GooglePlay. I read one fiction and one non-fiction at the same time to help keep characters straight. If possible, try that exercise outdoors for fresh air to your brain. Hats off to you!
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Hi bets38,
I like to read 2 books at the same time also. It sounds like you are doing all the right things to stay alert and enjoy life at the same time! I'm 76 and my husband is 82. We both like to do 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles. My husband made a special table for them. It keeps your mind alert and concentrating. Plus it's very relaxing. We also like reading the newspaper online; mainly from different countries. You learn a lot about the country if you can especially find a small local newspaper. I found one in Bulgaria and discovered that English people were coming over to Bulgaria buying up property to retire on. The Bulgarians didn't like that and were very vocal about it. I also discovered that they sell my Grandad's favorite beer, Black Label in South Africa! They don't sell it in America anymore. If Grandad were still with us, he'd be very surprised that he'd have to go to South Africa to get his favorite beer!
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