Remember back when you were in your 40s and 50s and putting a name with a face or recalling a fact you know as well as your own name was a challenge? You might have attributed it to the busy-ness of life and how full your head was with work, family and community commitments.

Well, a new study of more than 7,000 people aged between 45 and 70 is telling scientists something new:

“The brain begins to lose sharpness of memory and powers of reasoning and understanding not from 60 as previously thought, but from as early as 45.”

Wow. 45. If you want to learn more about the study, go to the Guardian website. 

There are all sorts of things you can do to keep your brain in shape. Good options include:

• Playing games
• Doing puzzles
• hobbies and handicrafts
• Interacting with others
• Physical exercises

And Westminster Village residents of all ages and capabilities can find a variety of activities to engage in every day if they so desire. We do understand the benefits to the brain — memory and reasoning — but we also know it’s fun and that shows up immediately on the faces of everyone who participates.

It’s important to spend time in your retirement in a place where the options for engagement and fun are close and easy to join. Retirement communities like Westminster Village allow seniors to be a part of vibrant and active groups for as much or as little time as they wish to participate. It’s all about the satisfaction of healthy and happy living!

Posted by Elaine W., WV Blog Team