Often when a New Year dawns, many people vow to improve their health and they focus upon physical aspects. While these are positive goals, the mind often goes forgotten and its health is of utmost importance. Seniors in particular can benefit from simple activities that will keep their minds active and engaged. This way, memories they make in the New Year, will be ones they have the chance to remember.

1. Keep your brain active – use training sessions that keep your brain active regularly. Try memory games, activities that require skill and logic, or learn new skills in order to help keep your brain on its figurative toes!

2. Snap out of your routine – when you follow the same routine day after day, your brain is no longer actively engaged. Simply by doing the same routine tasks in different ways you can keep your brain sharp

3. Think positively – since stress can affect memory, think positively about all aspects of your life. Don’t expect that your memory is likely to fail simply because of family history. Understand that you can take some control over your future in a positive way!

Via: AARP

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