The Quincy Area Branch of the Alzheimer's
Association is hoping to entice healthy individuals in their 40s and
older to participate in the "Train Your Brain" program.
The six-week program starts Thursday and will meet on ensuing Thursdays through Nov. 10. The sessions will all run 6-7:30 p.m. at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York.
"We know there's a lot you can do to help keep your brain healthier as you age," said Breeana Hill, branch manager of the Quincy office of the Alzheimer's Association.
Each week of the program will feature a brain-related topic and a guest speaker:
º Week 1: "Now What Was I Saying?" will be a public health and education program that teaches participants steps they can take now to make brain health one of the overall goals of a healthy aging process. Representatives of the Alzheimer's Association will be the presenters.
º Week 2: "How Diet Affects the Brain" will be offered by Lucy Crain, a registered dietician with the Quincy Medical Group.
º Week 3: "Techniques to Manage Stress" will be presented by Dr. Irving Schwartz of Blessing Physician Services.
º Week 4: "The Healthy Benefits of Tea" will be explained by Susan Asher of Thyme-Out Tea Parties.
º Week 5: "Exercising to Keep the Brain Alert" will be the subject of Dixie Kindred, a Tai Chi instructor.
º Week 6: "Importance of Socialization" will be the theme of a presentation by David Gabbert, the aquatics director of the Quincy YMCA.
"We have developed this program as part of our mission to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health," Hill said. "These steps might reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease or another dementia.
" Cost for the six-week program is $30 per person. Participants will receive a tote bag,brain puzzle book, handouts for each session and a certificate upon completion.
Registration is required by calling (217) 228-1111.
The Quincy Area Branch of the Alzheimer's Association serves Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike and Schuyler counties.
The six-week program starts Thursday and will meet on ensuing Thursdays through Nov. 10. The sessions will all run 6-7:30 p.m. at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York.
"We know there's a lot you can do to help keep your brain healthier as you age," said Breeana Hill, branch manager of the Quincy office of the Alzheimer's Association.
Each week of the program will feature a brain-related topic and a guest speaker:
º Week 1: "Now What Was I Saying?" will be a public health and education program that teaches participants steps they can take now to make brain health one of the overall goals of a healthy aging process. Representatives of the Alzheimer's Association will be the presenters.
º Week 2: "How Diet Affects the Brain" will be offered by Lucy Crain, a registered dietician with the Quincy Medical Group.
º Week 3: "Techniques to Manage Stress" will be presented by Dr. Irving Schwartz of Blessing Physician Services.
º Week 4: "The Healthy Benefits of Tea" will be explained by Susan Asher of Thyme-Out Tea Parties.
º Week 5: "Exercising to Keep the Brain Alert" will be the subject of Dixie Kindred, a Tai Chi instructor.
º Week 6: "Importance of Socialization" will be the theme of a presentation by David Gabbert, the aquatics director of the Quincy YMCA.
"We have developed this program as part of our mission to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health," Hill said. "These steps might reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease or another dementia.
" Cost for the six-week program is $30 per person. Participants will receive a tote bag,brain puzzle book, handouts for each session and a certificate upon completion.
Registration is required by calling (217) 228-1111.
The Quincy Area Branch of the Alzheimer's Association serves Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike and Schuyler counties.
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