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Amy Andonian’s 10 13 Ways to Stay Active at Home

screenshot of the Museums of the World virtual tour from Google and the British Museum

March 16, 2020

  1. Grow your mind: take a free course online!
    • https://www.coursera.org/
    • https://www.udacity.com/
    • https://www.aarp.org/personal-growth/life-long-learning/info-01-2011/free_online_learning.html
    • https://www.frugalforless.com/free-online-courses-for-senior-citizens/
  2. Feed your body and soul: do some home cooking!
    • https://www.allrecipes.com/
    • https://www.epicurious.com/
    • http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/18053/lifestyle-diets/healthy-aging/
  3. Work that body – engage in regular exercise!
    • https://living.medicareful.com/5-great-youtube-fitness-channels
    • https://eldergym.com/exercises/
    • https://www.healthline.com/health/everyday-fitness/senior-workouts#minute-strength-routine
  4. Find some balance – practice some yoga!
    • https://yogawithadriene.com/
    • https://www.glo.com/
    • https://www.gaia.com/
  5. Caring for an aging loved one? Stay connected – join an online caregiver support group!
    • https://www.caregiver.org/support-groups
    • https://www.alzconnected.org/
  6. Expand your perspectives – listen to a TED Talk or podcast!
    • https://www.ted.com/talks
    • https://www.aarp.org/podcasts/?intcmp=GLBNAV-PL-PODCAST
    • https://open.spotify.com/genre/podcasts-page
    • https://www.npr.org/podcasts/
  7. Escape to a new world – curl up with a good book!
    • https://www.audible.com/
    • https://www.hoopladigital.com/
    • https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=16571048011 (Kindle)
    • https://library.cityofpaloalto.org/resources-types/ebooks/
  8. Feel the beat – listen to some tunes!
    • https://www.spotify.com/us/
    • https://www.pandora.com/
    • https://www.youtube.com/musicpremium
    • https://www.siriusxm.com/
  9. Visit a museum – virtually!
    • https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
    • https://artsandculture.google.com/
    • https://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/virtual-tour
    • https://capitolmuseum.ca.gov/the-museum/virtual-tours
  10. Keep your brain engaged – do some puzzles!
    • https://games.aarp.org/category/puzzles
    • https://www.lumosity.com/en/
    • https://www.dakim.com/
    • http://www.brainmetrix.com/
  11. Get out of your head – meditate!
    • https://www.headspace.com/
    • https://www.calm.com/
    • https://www.aurahealth.io/
  12. Get some fresh air – go outside for a walk or work in the garden!
  13. Stay connected – Facetime or Skype with friends and family or write/send some letters and emails!

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