Southern Illinois University School of Medicine recently issued the following announcement.
Seniors with cognitive impairment, such as dementia or early stage Alzheimer’s disease, are invited to join a new program designed to improve their quality of life. With a focus on cognitive, physical and emotional health, Minds in Motion uses themed programs, brain games, light exercise, interaction and a communal meal to engage participants’ five senses. The Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders at Southern Illinois University Medicine is coordinating the program, funded by the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln King’s Daughters Organization Blackstock Fund.
Minds in Motion is modeled after the original Minds in Motion program established in Champaign, Ill., which has shown numerous benefits, including:
Improved brain function
Increased core strength
Improved mood and emotional wellbeing
Improved balance
Relaxation
The class will meet 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at the First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Rd., Springfield. Minds in Motion includes 16 sessions through June. Registration is not required, and participants may attend as many or as few classes as they wish.
Participants should dress comfortably, as the program will require movement and interaction with a variety of materials. Those interested in attending must be continent and able to communicate and should not be at risk for wandering. For more information, contact Susan Helm at 217-502-3992 or susan.helm@comcast.net.
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