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Senior Boutique's Aerobics of the Mind DVD
$64.00
Put together unique programs that go beyond passive entertainment to active participation! In An Overview of Mental Fitness learn about research that underpins the need for mental fitness in older adults and how myths associated with aging are simply not true. Includes interviews with aging specialists Marge Engelman, PhD and Kari Berit Gustafson, MS. In Facilitating Group Mental Fitness Activities Ms. Gustafson shows how to lead a mental fitness session with a small group of seniors. Her practical advice and enthusiasm will help motivate session leaders to run stimulating mental fitness sessions of their own! DVD, 2006, 80 minutes, CC.
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Senior Boutique's Mental Fitness Cards
$34.00
For Healthy Aging. Keep the mind active with exercises designed to stimulate the brain and improve memory. 100 Mental Fitness Cards give quick and easy access to a wide variety of stimulating exercises. Organized into 12 categories, like Puzzles, Seeing and Problem Solving. Boxed set includes 100 laminated 4" x 6" cards and instruction booklet. Developed by Marge Engelman, PhD.
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Senior Boutique's Mental Fitness Instructor's Guide
$54.00
Mental Fitness Instructor’s Guide presents eight themed sections, like Brainstorming and Stimulating Your Imagination, each with multiple activities. These goal oriented, step-by-step activities include cognitive adaptations, discussion suggestions and all the handouts you need. Covered spiralbound book, 180 pgs., includes a Win/Mac CD with printable PDF, 2005. By Kari Berit Gustafson, MS.
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Senior Boutique's Mental Workout Card Set
$74.00
Mental Workout Card Set - Save $22.00 Ideal for one-on-one or small groups, this three-box card set provides hours of creative activities for older adults! Sharpen Your Senses Cards improve mental fitness using the five senses. Users imaging, reminisce, evaluate, guess, and describe their responses to each question. A perfect tool for using the senses to keep the brain active. Developed by author and memory loss expert Kristin Einberger. Boxed set includes 120 laminated 4x6" cards in six categories, instructions and facilitator's booklet. Mental Fitness Cards work for individuals of all abilities. Exercises are designed to stimulate the brain and improve memory. Boxed set includes 100 laminated 4x6" cards and instruction booklet. Developed by Marge Engleman, PhD. Thinking Cards are specially designed for older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment and early Alzheimer's Disease. Activities include brainstorming, word activities, memory, music, and creative thinking. Boxed set includes 100 laminated 4x6" cards and instructions. Developed by Marge Engleman, PhD, Daneille Leuthje, MSSW, Gail Petersen, PhD, and Kim Petersen, MD. Try one or all of these card sets in your setting. Each product is available separately by clicking on their links.
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Senior Boutique's Mental Workout Library
$275.00
Save $66.00 - Great for groups! Exercises, worksheets, reading activities, DVDs! This new library of mental workout activities for older adults accommodates a wide variety of abilities. Mental Fitness Cards challenge the brain with 99 stimulating exercises. Thinking Cards are specifically designed for those with Mild Cognitive Impairment. Mind Your Mind provides a sequence of workouts for the capable older adult who wants to stay that way. Includes book with PDF on CD for quick printouts. Aerobics of the Mind gives an upbeat analysis of the benefits of mental exercise and includes dozens of original mind-stretching activities. Aerobics of the Mind DVD presents research on mental fitness for older adults and shows you how to lead a group session of mental fitness activities. Mental Fitness Instructors Guide features ready-to-use activities for group participants who have varying abilities. Includes book with PDF on CD for quick printouts. Mental Fitness DVD presents 24 mental workouts for individuals or groups. Whole Brain Workouts features 125 fun and thought-provoking workouts with an evaluation and workout planner. Includes book with PDF on CD for quick printouts. Mental Fitness Reading Resources is a collection of 120 one-page, large print,k nonfiction stories and activities for reading groups. Includes a PDF of CD for quick printouts.
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Senior Boutique's Mind Your Mind
$27.00
Ready-to-use materials for healthy older adults! Beatrice Seagull, Professor Emeritus, has created Mind Your Mind workouts for the active, capable older adult who wants to stay that way! Challenging exercises sharpen mental prowess in memory skills, flexible thinking, perception, reasoning and more. Presents strategies for coping with everyday life and offers support in dealing with memory loss and other cognitive disabilities. Includes up-to-date information about current brain research and Alzheimer’s Disease. Professor Seagull adapted and polished Mind Your Mind after leading innovative workshops with thousands of enthusiastic seniors. Awarded first place in the American Society on Aging Mind Alert Award, 2001. Mind Your Mind provides continued intellectual stimulation by presenting dozens of worksheets in nine skill categories like Memory and Reasoning.
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Senior Boutique's Thinking Cards
$34.00
THINKING CARDS are specially designed for older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment and early Alzheimer’s Disease. These 100 mental exercises, activities and memory tips keep the mind active and strengthen existing skills while users have fun! Activities include brainstorming, word activities, memory and music, creative thinking, plus learning new ways to see, hear, touch and smell. A colorful photo on the back of each card illustrates its topic and encourages discussion. Larger type and simple text encourages hands-on participation. Instruction booklet presents strategies for using the cards, coping and memory tips and suggestions for group leaders. Developed by Marge Engelman, Ph.D., Danielle Leuthje, MSSW, Gail Petersen, Ph.D., and Kim Petersen, M.D. 100 cards, 4x6 inches, instruction booklet, and storage box. The Thinking cards are also available in the Mental Fitness Library.
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Senior Boutique's Aerobics of the Mind
$29.00
Mental fitness programming Put together unique programs that go beyond passive entertainment to active participation! Author Marge Engelman believes sound mental fitness practice is based upon the “use it or lose it” philosophy. Learn how you can encourage older adults to stretch their thinking, try new ways of behaving, stimulate memory and develop a more creative brain. This comprehensive guide shows you how to create a mental fitness program from the ground up. Includes warm-up strategies, model programs that can be adapted for your group, thinking exercises and activities, and an annotated list of publications and organizations. Created by Marge Engelman, Ph.D. Softcover, 220 pgs., 1996, 2005. Aerobics of the Mind book is included in the Mental Fitness Library.
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