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Frequently Asked Questions
About the Staying Sharp® App
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The app features several challenges including Memory Loss – Is it Inevitable?, Faces & Names and Digital Declutter. The Staying Sharp app will continue to add science-based challenges. Be sure to allow push notifications from the app for alerts when new challenges are available. And don't forget our Games which offer a fun diversion when you need a break.
The challenges are fun, guided, interactive learning activities that start with a pre-quiz. Then you’ll go through steps to learn skills and select activities to practice throughout the day. Finish the challenge by completing the post-quiz. The goal is to be smarter about brain health and find new healthy habits to help you live your best life.
The app is available from the App Store on iOS devices or the Play Store on Android devices. Anyone can download and preview the app for free. Or become an AARP member to access all of the features on the app.
If you choose to turn on notifications, the app will send reminders to complete activities you’ve started in the app and alert you when new challenges are available. Please know that your wireless service provider’s connectivity or usage rates may apply.
AARP is committed to maintaining your privacy. Though we may share aggregate statistics and other non-personally identifiable information with third parties, we will NOT allow anyone to identify you by your name or other personally identifiable information. For more details on how we keep your information secure, and with whom non-personally identifiable information may be shared, please read our Privacy Policy or call 866-747-7512.
Yes, you can use the same email and password that you use for your AARP online account. If you’re not an AARP member, you can join online. If you have any questions about the app, or if you’re having trouble signing in, call 866-747-7512.
Those who are enrolled in AARP Rewards can earn points for challenges labeled with the AARP Rewards badge. Plus, AARP members always earn 50% more points on all activities and can access exclusive members-only rewards.
Users who access Staying Sharp via their health insurance provider or other third party may not be eligible to earn AARP Rewards points.
Yes, the Staying Sharp app is compatible with iOS devices 14.2 and above.
Yes, the Staying Sharp app is compatible with most devices running Android Oreo 8.0 and above.
Currently the Staying Sharp app is optimized for small-screen devices (phones and small tablets).
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Please call 866-747-7512.