Staying mentally and socially active

Staying engaged mentally and socially is just as important as physical well-being. People who regularly interact with others tend to maintain better brain function as they age. 

• Prioritize friendships by checking in with each other and spending time together. 
• Talk on the phone or meet for a coffee.
• Join groups like a book club, fitness class, cooking classes, etc. 
• Volunteer. 
• Combine socializing with an activity like going for a walk with a friend or joining a sports team together.
• Join a support group. The Alzheimer’s Society maintains an event schedule. 

• Try daily puzzles or crosswords.
• Read more books or consider joining a book club.
• Learn a new hobby like knitting or playing an instrument.
• Play games like bingo or bridge.
• Grow your vocabulary with a word of the day. 
• Listen to podcasts or audiobooks.
• Play videogames that have problem solving aspects.

• Staying socially connected