When you think of exercising your brain, do you think about Sudoku, crosswords, and other mental puzzles? Studies are beginning to demonstrate that we need to put down that pencil and stand up and go for a walk. Physical exercise is proven to be better for your brain health than memory quizzes.
Our brains need the stimulation of aerobic exercise; that is, exercises that raise your heart rate and respiration. Just 30 minutes a day 5 days a week (150 minutes) of moderate intensity exercise can make a difference in mental as well as physical and emotional well-being. That extra blood flow to the brain creates higher levels of BDNF, a protein that stimulates brain cell healing and growth. Studies show persons that are physically active have less dementia/memory/Alzheimer issues.
Here at Kirby Pines we have many opportunities for aerobic exercise: walking, water aerobics, cardio move. In the Oasis, we have the recumbent bicycle, Nustep, and treadmill to give you a safe aerobic workout. For strengthening exercises, try the strength training and chair yoga classes or free weights and resistance equipment in the Oasis.
So leave your puzzles behind and step it up to exercise your brain. See the schedule for an exercise class you can enjoy or visit the Oasis anytime.
October is Alzheimer Awareness Month.
We are so blessed to have an amazing facility like Job’s Way that was specifically designed for people with Memory Issues. We want to show our support to the Alzheimer’s Association through financial donations so they may continue their mission to educate and research to end Alzheimer’s and dementia while enhancing care for those living with the disease.
A Bake Sale will be on Thursday, October 24 from 9:30 to 1:30 in the Lobby. We need your help to bake goods, or help with the sales, and/or purchase items. All donations will go towards the Alzheimer’s Association. Check with Kayla Holland or Rachel Ward in Resident Programs for more details.
Join the team and purchase the Kirby Pines “#ENDALZ” T-shirt for $5. Be sure to wear it on Tuesday, October 29 to show your support. We will gather in the Lobby for registration and refreshments to get our Walk to End Alzheimer’s on the way. Information about Alzheimer’s will be available as we take a fun stroll through the halls of Kirby Pines. Dogs on leashes are welcome to join us. Help us raise awareness and financial support for our local Alzheimer’s Association.
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