The AARP™ Staying Sharp® app offers a holistic approach to brain health, providing expert advice on memory, focus, and healthy lifestyle skills. Through challenges like "Memory Loss – Is it Inevitable?" and "Digital Declutter," users can learn about memory function, manage their digital world, and improve their ability to remember details like faces and names. The app aligns with guidance from AARP’s Global Council on Brain Health, offering videos, brain-healthy habits, and easy activities to incorporate into daily life.
Users of the Staying Sharp app can take challenges on the go, with progress saved across devices. AARP members and authorized users can access the app, earning AARP Rewards points by participating in challenges. The app also features a My Favorites bookmarking tool, easy access to the AARP Now app for news and savings, and information on the six pillars of brain health: Be social, Eat right, Manage stress, do Ongoing exercise, get Restorative sleep, and Engage your brain. The program has received industry recognition for its videos, interactive content, and site design.
AARP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals aged 50 and older to make choices that enhance their lives as they age. With a focus on health security, financial stability, and personal fulfillment, AARP advocates for the needs of over 100 million Americans and their families. The Staying Sharp program is part of AARP's efforts to promote brain health through meaningful practices based on the six pillars, helping users develop lasting habits for overall well-being.