Class Descriptions
Below are descriptions of the four different Brain Health classes we offer quarterly in this series. You can attend any or all of them. The classes are designed for people with cognitive impairment/early dementia and their caregivers. To view dates of our current series and register, scroll to the bottom of this page. These workshops are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Our current series begins on November 13, 2024. All of the below classes will be held from 10-11:30am, Holy Trinity Church, 3111 Tierra de Dios Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Please call (530) 621-7820 and ask for the Dementia Connection if you have any questions.
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Addressing Risk Factors for Brain Health: Knowledge with Diet & Exercise
This class shares how essential it is to understand how eating well and getting the right amount of regular exercise will impact health in the future and support the well-being. It is known that nutrition and exercise are difficult to incorporate, but by starting with minor changes, a difference can be made to improve overall health. Healthy habits can support clearer thinking, a healthy heart, and a strong body, enhancing overall quality of life.
Building Healthy Routines
This training discusses the importance of creating a healthy weekly routine, finding purpose and resilience, and addressing sleep disturbances and their impact on brain health. Health habits an support clearer thinking, a healthy heart, and strong body, enhancing overall quality of life.
Mindful Connections and Community
This class will identify ways for individuals, couples and families to strengthen their communication skills and create a strong foundation from which to address the stress of aging. Participants will be invited to practice verbal and nonverbal communication methods to reduce stress and frustration and mindfully support their relational connections.
Practical Self-Care For The Caregiver
Caring for others can be rewarding and challenging, but it can often cause us to neglect our own well-being. Too much stress can harm both the caregiver and the person they support. Healthy self-care can help individuals manage stress, gain skills to better address challenges and learn skills to thrive. Self-care is not selfish; in this course, the group will support each other in learning about and sharing tactics to improve their self-care.