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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.
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Section Title
Mind Games, Cranium Crunches, and Brain Builders
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
9:30AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Jan 13, 2025
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
9:30AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Jan 27, 2025 to Feb 10, 2025
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
9:30AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Feb 24, 2025 to Mar 31, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 12, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 12, 2025
Instructors
  • Peggy Bruce
Section Notes
Note: No class Jan. 20 and Feb. 17
Section Title
Mind Games, Cranium Crunches, and Brain Builders
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
2:00PM to 3:30PM
Dates
Jan 14, 2025 to Mar 11, 2025
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
2:00PM to 3:30PM
Dates
Mar 25, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 13, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 13, 2025
Instructors
  • Peggy Bruce
Section Title
Mind Games, Cranium Crunches, and Brain Builders
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
10:30AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Jan 14, 2025 to Mar 18, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 13, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 13, 2025
Instructors
  • Peggy Bruce
Section Title
Mind Games, Cranium Crunches, and Brain Builders
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
10:30AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Jan 14, 2025 to Mar 18, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 13, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 13, 2025
Instructors
  • Tiara Rogers
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