Stamp collecting provides an excellent opportunity to exercise the mind of a collector. So the actions surrounding this hobby hopefully help a person to remain capable of thinking for longer than without the hobby.

Through reading and study about subjects depicted on a stamp, the knowledge base of a collector is increased. This is an excellent hobby for getting ready for an appearance on Jeopardy.

This is a link to an escellent website entitled Preparing Stamps For Your Collection from the website of a PSLSC member Ralph Chapin:

Treasure Coast Stamps

http://www.treasurecoastamps.com/preparing-stamps-for-your-collection/