(NAFB) Vanderbilt studies show the human brain begins to change around 33 years old. Oklahoma State AARP Director Sean Voskuhl says things like quick decision making, math skills, and other skills start to slow down. But there are things to do that can help keep your brain engaged.
One thing that many don’t know is untreated depression can look a lot like dementia or even Alzheimer’s because it causes you to lose a lot of sleep.
Hearing loss can play a big role in staying healthy as we age. Voskuhl says people may withdraw from social interactions because they can’t hear.
To help you stay sharp, AARP has a number of games that will challenge your thinking at aarp.games.
