brain fit now! boot camp for older adults
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Are you one of the growing number of Americans concerned about their brain health? Are you concerned about dementia and what you can do to stave off memory loss? Find out the facts on how you can improve your brain health, learn memory strategies, and find out about community resources to keep your mind in top shape. This class offers students the chance to access cutting edge information on the best of great brain health topics. Be prepared for a fun and interactive class that includes a presentation on keys to brain health, group exercises to practice memory strategies, low impact fitness, and an introduction to computer brain games.TRANSCRIPT
Brain Fit Now!
With Judi BonillaSunday, April 13, 14
Judi BonillaGerontologist
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3-5 minute breakPlease ask questions.
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6 Topics6 Takeaways6 Resources
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Today’s Conversation1. Health Management2. Nutrition3. Fitness4. Social Rx5. Stress Management6. Brain Games vs. Training
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AgeHereditaryMedical HistoryLifestyle• Resources
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Probable ALZ Factors
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Today’s Conversation
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Brain Fit Now!
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HealthManagement
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AllergyArthritisAsthmaCancerChronic PainCOPDDepression*
Diabetes*EpilepsyHeart DiseaseHigh Cholestrol*High BP*HIV/AidsStroke
Health Management
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Prevent1. Confusion2. Dizziness3. Memory Loss4. Weakness
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Community Resources
Healthier Living WorkshopsHealthier Living Workshops800.510.2020
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Brain Fit Now!
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Nutrition
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Affect Digestion
Increases Energy
Promotes Health
Reduces: risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, some types of cancer, and anemia.
Nutrition
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Rethinking Nutrition
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Rethinking Nutrition
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myplate.gov
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Brain Fit Now!
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Fitness
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Fitness
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Lowers risk for conditions.
Prevents loss of bone mass.
Reduces impact of illness and chronic disease.
Reduces risk of falling.
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Community Resources
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Walkabout International619.231.7463
walkabout-int.org
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Brain Fit Now!
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Social Rx
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1. Connection2. Interaction3. Interdependence
Adapt
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Community Resources
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Laughter Yoga619.255.4622
AnalgesicCardio EffectImproves ImmunityStress Buster
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Brain Fit Now!
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Stress Management
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Stress Management
Chronic stress is toxic to brain cells and can result in shrinkage in areas of the brain essential
to memory processes.
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Stress Management
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Mindful Practice
Breath Exercise
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Community Resources
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Silver Age Yoga858.693.3110
silverage.yoga
Balance
Breathing
Flexibility
Stress
Strength
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Brain Fit Now!
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BrainGames
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Does Brain Training Work?
The published evidence is complex
and mixed.
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Brain Games
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Are for enjoyment.
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Complex
Novel
Variety
Brain Training
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Training ImprovesFocus.
Managing time & space.
Planning.
Remembering details.
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Computer Brain Games & Training
AARP
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