Brain Business, July 2014 The East Central Florida Memory Disorder Clinic is one of 15 state memory clinics funded in part, through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. For the last 20 years, we have provided education, support, and memory screens to thousands of people each year. The following is a description of a few of the educational programs that the Memory Disorder Clinic offers throughout the year, and at various locations throughout our service area. For more information or to register for the next class, please contact Lynne Brownrigg by calling (321) 434-7614, or by emailing her at: [email protected]Stress-Busting for Family Caregivers An evidence based program developed at the University of Texas- San Antonio which recognizes the unique stress of caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. This class provides caregivers with the tools and strategies they need to take care of themselves. This 9 week class is one (2 hour) day a week and includes education, support, and stress management techniques. Learning the Ropes, for Living with MCI Developed in Canada at Baycrest, a leader in providing innovations in aging and brain health, this program is for someone with MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) and their partner, to enhance healthy lifestyle behaviors and to provide strategies to manage change associated with living with a person experiencing MCI. This is a 6 week class for 1 ½ hours, one day a week. MindSet In this class, designed for someone with MCI and their partner, participants will learn skills that help exercise the brain, create healthy habits, and improve communication. It offers an organized approach to everyday living and provides activities to stimulate memory and thinking. This is a 6 week class, for 1 ½ hours, one day a week. Total Memory Workout Memory lapses aren't necessarily a sign of age -- more often they are a sign of the times, as we're all inundated with important information to remember, from PINs and cell phone numbers to children's schedules and crucial business facts. Developed by Dr. Cynthia R. Green, this 6 week class, one day a week for 1 ½ hours, is for the cognitively well senior who is looking to enhance their memory fitness. MAP ( Memory and Aging Program) Another education and intervention program from Baycrest for older adults who are experiencing normal age-related memory changes. Participants will gain a better understanding of how memory works, and tools to better manage their memory function. This 5 week class will be held one day a week for 1 ½ hours.
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The East Central Florida Memory Disorder Clinic is one of 15 state memory clinics funded in
part, through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. For the last 20 years, we have provided
education, support, and memory screens to thousands of people each year.
The following is a description of a few of the educational programs that the Memory Disorder
Clinic offers throughout the year, and at various locations throughout our service area. For
more information or to register for the next class, please contact Lynne Brownrigg by calling