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KEEP YOUR BRAIN HEALTHY AND FIT
April 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am EDT
Presented by: Jo Anne Harrison-Becker, MS (Gerontology)
During this 1.5-hour workshop, the following topics will be discussed:
· Assessing your memory
· Normal brain aging – normal age-related forgetfulness
· Crucial factors that impact memory/learning
· What is a serious memory problem?
· Making memories while you sleep
· Healthy foods that boost memory
· Foods that induce memory loss – what not to eat
· Physical exercise for brain health
· How stress and worry affect memory – self-assessment
· Your plan for a healthy brain
· Strategies to compensate for mild memory loss
· What should I do if I’m worried about my memory?
· Memory-enhancing strategies and exercises
A packet of handouts will be provided to workshop participants.
This workshop is open to the public. Please sign up by April 24 with Bonnie at bonnie@gracewindsor.org; Jo Anne at joanneharrisonbecker@gmail.com or 860-202-3360; or on the sign-up sheet located in the Great Hall.
