You exercise your body. Why not exercise your mind? And monitor your health? Easier said than done, right? Well, we have a few suggestions that really do make it easy.

• TeleMedicine applications: Use a computer or an iPhone to monitor a family member’s falls, heart rate, blood pressure, skin temperature and more.
• Brain games: Give your brain a workout by playing brain games. The games are a fun way to sharpen your mind and improve your mental fitness.