Keep your mind sharp as you age with these five tips
Edward L. AbeytaSpecial to Valley NewsMany of us worry we will lose our wits and smarts as we age, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Whether you’re currently in your golden years or simply planning for your future, there are many ways to keep an active and sharp mind throughout your life.Every May is Older Americans Month, with the 2025 iteration particularly highlighting how we might “Flip the Script on Aging” and transform how our society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging. Here are five tips on how you can flip your own script on aging:1. Actively engage in learning opportunitiesThough your brain isn’t a muscle, you should train it like one. The only way to build muscle is to use it often and test its limits – your brain is no different. That