Most of us are social beings and usually prefer the company of others rather than existing in isolation. It’s often more fun doing things with other people, to share experiences like going to the movies or a concert, take off on a trip somewhere or discover a new restaurant.

To help look after your brain health it’s important to be social with people whose company you enjoy and in ways that interest you.

(Source: Your Brain Matters, Alzheimer’s Australia)

Complete the social connections “cloud” exercise below.  It will help you identify, and possibly expand, the social activities (formal and informal) that are of interest to you.

After you complete the exercise, print a copy of your “cloud” and take a few minutes to reflect on the following questions.  Feel free to make some notes.

• What are the social activities that interest you the most?
• What are some new social activities that you’d like to try to expand your social connections?
• Now that you’ve created your own “cloud”, what will you continue to do in order to benefit from the social connections that are available to you? What will you stop or do differently?

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Be Socially Active

Visit the Discussion Forums, where you can post, in a common area, messages to all other community members.   It’s a place for you to interact with others and to share tips and ideas – and socialize in an online community!

At any time, you may scroll to the Search bar at the top of the page and type a specific question or topic.