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Brain-WISE Program Topics and Links
This information complements our six in-person meetings. You will also receive extra printed materials during the program.
For questions or support, please reach out to Dr. Matthew Cohen at mlcohen@udel.edu.
Session 1: Introduction and Foundational Information
- Alzheimer’s Association: About Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
- Find a primary care provider
Session 2: Exercise
- National Institute on Aging: Exercise and Physical Activity
- National Institute on Aging: How Older Adults Can Get Started With Exercise
- Youtube: Free, At-home Exercise Videos for Older Adults
- PDF to print: Goal-setting Worksheet
- PDF to print: My Physical Activity Tracker
Session 3: Eat healthy (MIND Diet)
- National Institute on Aging: Facts About Aging and Alcohol
- Book recommendation: “MIND Diet for Beginners” (This book includes recipes.)
- Nutrition Experts
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- UD Nutrition Clinic
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Find a nutrition expert
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Session 4: Keep your brain engaged and optimize your hearing health
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Find an audiologist
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: What to Know About Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
- Senior Center: Find a Senior Center Near You
- AARP: Free online brain games
Session 5: Structure your routine and surroundings to set yourself up for future memory success
- Tips for using Siri
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- SeniorLiving.org: How to Use Siri: A Step-by-Step Guide for Seniors
- Senior Tech Club: Getting to Know Siri
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- SeniorLiving.org: Digital medication dispensers
Session 6: Sleep well and manage stress
- Book recommendation: A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook
- Youtube: Example of Progressive Muscle Relaxation
- UD Health Coaching Clinic
- Memory Care
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- Philadelphia: Penn Memory Center
- Wilmington: Jewish Family Services (Services are available for all religions.)
- Wilmington: ChristianaCare Swank Center for Memory Care and Geriatric Consultation
- Tele-medicine: Cognitive assessment and talk therapy
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- Find a therapist to help with stress and sleep
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- We recommend you try this resource first. When choosing an “Area of Specialty” select “Sleep” ABCT: Find a therapist
- APA Psychologist Locator
- Psychology Today
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Session worksheets: