It is known that mental exercise can make your brain work better and lower your risk of mental decline as you age. Play games you are not already familiar with that involve strategy, like chess or bridge, and word games like Scrabble. Try crosswords, word puzzles, or number puzzles such as Sudoku. Read newspapers and books that challenge you. You can learn new things like recipes, driving routes, or a musical instrument. Take a course in an unfamiliar subject. The more interested and engaged your brain is, the more you’ll enjoy the great benefits of brain health. At Luther Riverside Terrace, we offer many options for physical and mental opportunities, come and check us out.