AgeNI - Staying Sharp

We know that looking after our physical health is important to ageing well. But it's becoming increasingly clear that we can look after our brain health too. Our thinking skills – memory, attention and reasoning, for example – are at our core. They make us who we are and able to engage with the world around us.

Losing thinking skills is among most people's greatest fears about growing older. The good news is that more and more evidence is emerging on what helps to protect our brains and thinking skills as we age. You'll find the latest evidence throughout Staying Sharp, which we have developed alongside leading experts.

• Your brain - what it is and does: Get to know about the brain's structure and functions.
• Your thinking skills change with age: Our thinking skills change as we grow older. Find out how.
• Looking after your thinking skills: Hear from experts on what you can do to help stay sharp in later life.