10 Ways to Stay Mentally Young by Philip Moeller

Posted by Sandy Tankoos on May 20, 2013 - 4:35am

Tags: senior citizens, aging brains, aging baby-boomers

As life spans continue to lengthen, it's becoming increasingly clear that our brains as well as our bodies are amazingly resilient and adaptive. Even 90-year-olds can build new muscle mass through physical exercise. So can their brains, although what's being developed is not new muscle but new synapses. And while some of the exercise that produces these effects is physical, most of it is mental.

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Best Senior Entertainment Website

Although TOS50.com has developed their website primarily for people on "the other side of 50," and features Senior Entertainment and Baby Boomer Arts, the website is actually quite entertaining for men and women of all ages. Having said that, it's necessary to point out that there are sections of the website that are specifically for seniors.

Baby Boomer Arts, Senior Health, Family Planning, Gardening, Senior Nutrition, Women Hairstyles, Elderly Travel, Senior Hair Styles, Senior Reading, Baby Boomer Health and More

The Health and Wellness Section emphasizes Baby Boomer Health as well as Senior Health, Healthy Living, and Senior Fitness. The Travel Section does discuss some interesting trips, but includes Senior Travel and/or Elderly Travel with programs such as Exploritas (formerly known as Elderhostel). Since Senior Reading is always important, the book club has interesting selections; and for those seniors who are experiencing vision problems, it is possible to purchase Large Print Books. Family Relationships, Family Counseling and Family Planning are featured in both the Family Dynamics Section and to some extent through the life coaches who give advice to the Baby Boomer Retirement Community. There is a Food and Nutrition Section which is important for Senior Nutrition, but this is definitely a subject that is equally important for everyone. The same is true for the Greening and Gardening Section which gives many tips for "Green Living." Kiki, a talented hairstylist, speaks about Women's Hairstyles, not only Senior Hair Styles. The Volunteer Section of the website features very worthwhile charities. Senior philanthropy is important, however philanthropy at all ages is equally important. Philanthropy can be $25 or $2,500 to your favorite charity, depending on your ability.

TOS50.com is an entertaining website for seniors and juniors, no matter what your age may be.

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