Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) is a series of mental exercises that stimulate the brain. Because of the concept of brain plasticity, we know the brain can continue to grow as we age. The key question for many of us is how do we make that happen? Growing...
The Brain Health Lifestyle® (a term coined by Dr. Paul Nussbaum) has five components – physical activity, mental stimulation, socialization, nutrition and spirituality. Each of these areas plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy brain. If you want to build a...
Dementia Changes Relationships – It Doesn’t End Them. Nicole Scheidl, Founder of Fit Minds Individual Programming Individual programming is the key to creating dementia care that is meaningful and engaging for individuals and their families. Every...
The book, Switch – How To Change Things When Change Is Hard, by Chip and Dan Heath offers excellent insight into the process of change both in your personal and professional life. They identify three ‘surprises’ about change that are not really all that surprising,...
A little while back, we reached out to all of you who use the Fit Minds programs to ask about the challenges and rewards of your work. We wanted to figure out what motivates you in the great job you do – day after day. I’d like to share the results of that...
As we age, it’s important to keep learning. Lifelong learning is essential for good brain health. That doesn’t necessarily mean staying in school for the rest of your life. But it does mean facing the world with an open attitude, ready to learn and to look...
