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Doubt, cost and stigma stop many seniors from seeking help. Learn how to access affordable talk therapy that may improve your mental health.

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Take the Cognitive Assessment and Lifestyle Check-Ins

Now AARP members and all users with an aarp.org account have access to the Cognitive Assessment, Lifestyle Check-Ins and Additional Tests for no additional cost. And you can retake the assessment every 30 days!

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People exposed to more artificial light at night are more likely to ___.

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Learn how the food you eat affects your brain. We make it easy for you to prep delicious, good-for-you meals that support your well-being.

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Get a Cognitive Screening Through Medicare

Learn about Medicare's cognitive screening and what to expect from it

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'Just Like Me' Compassion Practice

This guided visualization practice invites us to look at how we are similar

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Learn how to make five satisfying mid-day meals in an hour

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