orientation
memory
decision making
attention to the environment
When someone between 65 and 85 years old can do it without help, it shows that their mind is still active and their ability to adapt is intact walking down the street, shopping, or completing a procedure involves much more than just getting around.
It also requires:
orientation
memory
decision making
attention to the environment
When someone between 65 and 85 years old can do it without help, it shows that their mind is still active and their ability to adapt is intact
3. Cook or prepare your own food
Cooking may seem like a simple task, but it actually involves many skills at the same time.
For example:
remembering ingredients
following steps
handling utensils
control time
If you can still prepare your own food, even something simple, it means your coordination and memory are still working very well
4. Have conversations and learn new things
The ability to converse, express opinions, and learn new things is one of the greatest signs of mental vitality.
