Body and brain fitness for lifelong ease and comfort. Stimulate 5 Brain functions through Neuroplasticity and Kinesthetics. Keep reading!
NEUROPLASTICITY the ability of the brain and central nervous system to change its form and function, specifically when stimulated with physical movement, the way we created our neural pathways originally from birth to late teens.
NEUROSCIENTISTS believe the PURPOSE of the brain is to control movement of the body. Movement in turn, can change the brain!
NEURAL PATHWAYS are “information highways” along which messages travel between the brain and the body parts needed for specific activities.
SMACK - Acronym for the 5 functions of the brain, the sound of a neuron firing when amplified many times:
STRATEGIC PLANNING: S is for strategic planning - the ability of your brain to help your body figure out how to get from point A to point G, as you attempt some activity you want to do.
MEMORY AND RECALL: M stands for memory and recall - your ability to actually remember a physical experience you've had, whether it was yesterday or years ago, or your ability to recall what you know about a particular movement or activity from watching TV, hearing or reading about it, or imitating others.
ANALYTICAL THINKING: A is for analytical thinking - the ability to organize your body movements based on the parts or components of an activity. For example, in baseball, you might pitch, bat, catch, field, run, slide into home, or even cheer!
CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION: C stands for creativity and imagination. Imagination is your ability to see an image of yourself doing a physical activity (like riding a bicycle), even before you’ve attempted it. Creativity is the way you approach something physical, like putting a box beside the bicycle so you can reach up and over the seat.
CHAIR FITNESS VIDEOS FOR YOU AND THE PERSON LIVING WITH DEMENTIA///////////////
CHAIR FITNESS VIDEOS FOR YOU AND THE PERSON LIVING WITH DEMENTIA///////////////
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I created Chair Fitness Videos to engage everyone, particularly a person living with dementia caused by Alzheimer’s, other diseases or lifestyle choices.
When I noticed there weren’t many videos available geared toward creating a space wherein a person with cognitive decline could participate, I decided to do it myself. These are by no means professionally produced. I prepared these myself to make something quickly, as you can tell from the quality and sound. I pray they are good enough to allow your loved one to participate, as well as you! My idea was also to provide something the Care partner could play that is engaging and has a physical component. This chair fitness program is based upon the teachings of Denise Medved with Ageless Grace, Body and Brain Fitness program. Please be sure to leave me feedback at: info@livewithdementia.com.
