Springpoint at Meadow Lakes

We took a multi-dimensional approach and tried to touch on each of the following as it relates to brain health – learning something new, remaining social, the importance of exercise, emotional health, and nutrition. Throughout the week we had an eye-catching, colorful, easy-to-read central display of the seven dimensions of wellness and how lifestyle choices effect your brain health. Each day there was a different article and/or a give-away in celebration of Brain Awareness Week. We had lectures on lifestyle choices as they relate to brain health and stroke symptoms and preventive measures. As part of our monthly birthday party we had folks wear name tags that included their favorite book or movie, with the objective to find someone else who loved it too, getting people up, mingling, and meeting new friends. We had a guest speaker from the NJHC give a talk on “Women, Feminism and Islam” for an opportunity to learn something new. Our fitness manager designed a light aerobic workout that challenged the brain with new movement patterns in a fun and supportive atmosphere. For emotional health, we held a “Happiness Workshop”, complete with a certified therapy dog and exercises to help participants rediscover their happiness prompts. We ended the week with a visual display of 10 different “Brain Foods” and how they help your brain health.

Brain health is a constant concern among our residents. Any information we can use to help educate them is beneficial. Celebrating BAW and using the BAW materials help to get large amount of information relayed easily and succinctly.

Start early. Have an outline or list of objectives. Enlist a team of helpers.