Each session will have group discussion, educational videos, memory strategies, and goal settings around each session topic. Session topics include the following related to brain health:
September 28- Introduction: Brain health and why it is important at any age
September 30- Physical Activity: Improving brain health and lowering risk of dementia
October 5- Emotional Health: Everyone has stress, learn how to keep it manageable
October 7- Intellectual Activity: Ways to challenge our brains through life-long learning
October 12- Nutrition: How nutrition affects brain health
October 14-Spiritual Activity: Ways to inspire brain health through spiritual activity
October 19- Social Engagement: How to get the most out of social interactions
October 21-Summary: Putting all the pieces together to make lasting lifestyle changes
Each participant will receive a downloadable workbook including memory exercises, tips on nutrition and exercise, and summaries of evidence-based research on brain health. Our aim is to help participants implement new habits to maintain cognitive health while also practicing new skills for better memory.
The workshop will meet every Monday and Wednesday for four consecutive weeks from 12 pm to 1 pm, starting September 28th through October 21st, virtually via Zoom. The workshop has a registration fee of $20 ($40 value), this program is sponsored in part by United Healthcare. To register go to https://extension2.missouri.edu/events/boost-your-brain-and-memory-lunch-learn-via-zoom.
