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Brain Fitness for Older Adults
How to Incorporate Cognitive Fitness
into Physical Activity Programming.

This comprehensive educational program for senior fitness professionals provides the basic foundation you need in:

  • Brain anatomy and physiology,
  • Cognitive functioning,
  • The aging brain,
  • Links between physical exercise and memory,
  • The role of mental stimulation in cognitive health,
  • Social and psycho-emotional influences on cognition, and
  • Activities for promoting brain health in senior exercise programs.
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    Here's what recent course participants are saying:

    • "The curriculum was very well written and formatted for effective learning. Excellent! Thank you!! Recently, at age 58, I earned an M.S. in Education which focused on developing effective teaching and learning programs and, in my humble opinion, the Brain Fitness for Older Adults program deserves an A+. Thank you."

    -- Joanne B., California

    • "It was fascinating. I learned so much, it answered many questions I have had for years, and it did away with many myths that I had about the brain. Janie Clark, you did a fine job. A difficult subject, but you made it understandable. Thank you."

    -- Eva B., Ohio

    • "Thank you -- a really fascinating course. Very interesting."

    -- Claudine A., United Kingdom

    • "What I liked most about this program was all of it. This course was exceptionally done!! It was great!"

    -- Shareen H., Washington

    • "Great breadth of info and appreciated multiple modes of learning (DVD, CD, booklets, etc.). Great!"

    -- Karen S., Oregon

    • "Great information -- excellent brain workout. I am excited to incorporate this information into my seniors wellness program."

    -- Angela E., Georgia

    • "Well organized and highly instructional."

    -- Eleanor M., Florida

    • "What did I like most about this course? Everything."

    -- Cathy H., Indiana

    • "I liked everything about the course. I enjoyed learning about how the brain functions and adapts. The completed lesson plans are very useful. Can't wait to include cognitive fitness into my classes."

    -- Nicole C., Ontario, Canada

    • "Very professional and credible. Well researched and prepared. This was an excellent experience! I appreciate all the effort that went into preparing this material. Thanks so much!"

    -- Terry F., Minnesota

    • "I like everything about this course -- great information. Will use it in my daily work with seniors."

    -- Michael S., Michigan

    • "Very interesting subject matter. Looking forward to using it in my fitness program."

    Mary D., New York

    • "I felt all the material was very informative and useful. The brain fitness DVD was excellent."

    -- Debbie L., New York

    • "Very educational. I appreciate all I have learned. I am already a certified cognitive skills trainer for a private company, but this course truly enhances my credentials."

    -- Susan C., Oregon

    • "Very useful information and educational. I liked the variety of materials (CD, books, etc.)."

    -- Melissa K., Virginia

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    Here's what the expert reviewers said:

  • "Outstanding! This course ties together, in a scientifically supported manner, the aspects of physical and mental learning that can occur when fitness training is properly applied -- both for the beginning and experienced trainer."
  • "Awesome program for my seniors. I would recommend this to anyone who works with the senior population. Well worth the time and effort. Thank you!"
  • "I have had an interest in cognitive training for quite some time and have been studying various materials on the subject. This was definitely the most comprehensive study I have seen. This is a very impressive course, concentrating on the scientific aspects of the brain and relating the information to a program in cognitive fitness. I appreciate the fact that it was not over-simplified. The CD-ROM with all the handouts is excellent and I will be using all of them. I highly recommend this course."
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