Tips for Staying Socially Engaged as You Age
There are plenty of ways to stay socially connected and intellectually stimulated:
- Nurture your social network. Make an effort to maintain your close personal relationships with family members, friends, church members, neighbors, and other important people in your life. Even if they’re not close by, you can still keep in touch by e-mail or Facebook.
- Play "mind" games. Regularly doing crossword puzzles and playing chess and other intellectually stimulating games keeps your mind active and, if you play with others, helps you stay socially connected to your peers.
- Join a club. Contact your local senior center and ask around to see if there are any clubs in your area you would be interested in becoming a part of.
- Go back to work. Many people experience stress after they retire, feeling they have lost part of their identity. If you are longing to work again, consider taking a part-time job, which can help keep your mind stimulated and give you a sense of greater contribution.
- Offer family assistance. If you have grandchildren or other young family members you would like to see more of, offer to babysit regularly.
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