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LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMS www.memoryfitnessmatters.com Presented by Kathryn Kilpatrick, M.A. Memory fitness specialist, geriatric communication consultant and speech and language pathologist and author of Memory Fitness Toolkit CURRENT PROGRAM SCHEDULE REFERENCES
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MEMORY FITNESS MATTERS
Spend a lot of time looking for misplaced items? Forgot why you went into a room? Have trouble thinking of a specific word? Cannot recall a person’s name? Lose your train of thought? Want to learn more effective memory strategies? Interested in developing a good brain workout?Join us for an interesting, inspirational and informative program. A man’s real possession is his memory. In nothing else is he rich. In nothing else is he poor.
Alexander Smith ATTITUDE MATTERS
Learn how your attitude impacts your life and what some older adults are saying about successful aging. Join us for some thoughts on how to stay young at heart! The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human
being can alter their life by altering their attitude of mind. William James HUMOR AS A STRESS BUSTER
Learn ways to reduce the negative effects of stress, boost your immune system, increase your attention, concentration and memory skills, improve communication and build relationships.Join us for an informative and interesting presentation that will help you create more ways to lighten up your days!
The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed. Chamfort MEMORY STRATEGIES
Memory props are essential. If you want to maximize your memory, it is usually easier if you do things in your prime time. Repetition is an excellent way to develop your ability to focus. Visualization is a powerful tool.
Be like a postage stamp - stick to one thing until you get there. Josh Billings IS IT MULTITASKING OR TASK SWITCHING?
How does it impact your memory? With the many wonders of the 21st century came not only more pressure to multitask but information overload. We think we are mutitasking when we are really switching back and forth between tasks. Research supports that this type of pattern not only increases stress and errors but results in taking more time to get something accomplished. Learning your patterns and developing strategies to handle the negative aspects of interruptions can help to improve your focus, recall and bring some balance back to your busy life.
Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Confucius
USE IT OR LOSE IT - CREATE A MEMORY FITNESS PLAN Keeping your memory sharp enhances the quality of your life. Learn what the research has to say and join us for some unique and interesting ways to keep your brain challenged! I am still learning. Michelangelo
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