ERC-915 - Mind Games, Cranium Crunches, and Brain Builders
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Course Description
Mind Games, Cranium Crunches and Brain Builders | Discover the risk factors of memory loss and dementia. Participate in brain-building activities and cranium crunches in a small, relaxed group setting. Studies show that there are statistically significant improvements in cognitive processes through modifying the risk factors in brain function. Playing games may lead to cognitive improvements in verbal learning, reasoning, memory, attention, language, speed and more. The goal of this class is to develop a personal plan to eliminate risk factors of dementia in daily life, play games and have fun! Note: Senior Cycle fee class. Students must be 55 years or older by start date in order to enroll in this class.Learner Outcomes
Define dementia and its implications for public health throughout the world; Identify the twelve modifiable risk factors that account for forty percent of the worlds dementia cases; Describe three biological, behavioral, social, and environmental factors that may contribute to the delay or prevention of cognitive decline; Execute instructions in pattern memory game activities designed for cognitive improvements in a small group setting; Develop a personal plan to modify three risk factors in daily life of an older adult.Loading...
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