The month of March is home to Brain Health Week (March 13 – 17). Fit Minds is hosting a number of workshops in both Ottawa, ON and Tampa, FL. Check out the one nearest you. Ottawa, ON Nicole Scheidl will be presenting the session: Living with Passion and...
Listen to the Podcast Read the Transcript I want to start this podcast by asking you a personal question. Do you want to make a difference? When you get to the end of your life and look back, what is going to be meaningful to you? I believe...
This podcast is a short overview of cognitive stimulation therapy programming and the Interact Individual Program. Listen to the Podcast Read the Transcript Thanks so much for all your questions and feedback from my first podcast on the Coach Approach....
Scientific research is showing us again and again that lifestyle changes can make a difference in brain health. Lifestyle changes can slow cognitive decline among older healthy individuals. The first randomized, controlled trial of its kind, the FINGER study led by...
When we are dealing with an aging parent, guilt, frustration, and anger can overwhelm us. These feelings can be worse if we layer on top of them the pain and suffering we see in the world around us. We see terrible world events with intense suffering and a callous...
A dementia diagnosis is devastating. It rocks your world. If your Mom (or Dad) has been diagnosed with dementia, the questions can be overwhelming. What do you do? How do you react? How do you support your other parent through this journey? It’s hard for family...
We may believe that getting older means getting depressed. We may think it is a normal part of aging and accept it. But it is simply not the case. Most of us are living longer and more independently than previous generations. So if you are feeling depressed...
How do you make sure you are living a lifestyle that is supporting brain health? And what if you are caring for someone who is struggling with cognitive issues? The Fit Minds Cognitive Care Blueprint™ is the guide we have created to assist you in this effort. We can...
The Fit Minds Cognitive Care Blueprint™ is our framework document to help you create a positive framework. Part of that process is taking stock of your family resources. This is a key area you need to consider when dealing with dementia. As parents grow older,...
The Cognitive Care Blueprint™ focuses on creating structure to support the brain health of your loved one. Helping them to maintain engagement with you, as well as keeping their ability to communicate for as long as possible, supports your relationship. As I’ve...
