Welcome to Boost Your Brain & Memory. Developed by Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging, this evidence-based program is designed to help you learn and practice the most promising strategies for keeping your brain healthy as you age.
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This program uses a unique, whole-person approach to brain fitness, providing healthy practices to help you remember things better, be more organized, pay closer attention, and reduce stress—as well as reduce risk of dementia.
A multi-faceted brain health program that goes beyond simple brain games focusing on lifestyle factors that impact brain health, and memory strategies that participants can implement in their daily lives.
What to Expect
Explore the latest research on brain health and why it’s important at any age.
Upon completion, participants will:
- Understand cognitive reserve theory and how lifestyle changes maintain brain health.
- Gain knowledge in how physical activity benefits the brain and vascular health.
- Describe how stress and relaxation affects the brain.
- Understand brain plasticity and Hebb's law as it relates to practicing intellectual activities.
- Identify healthy foods that improve brain health.
- Apply spiritual and social activities to reduce stress, improve attention and encourage a healthy lifestyle.
- Apply strategies to strengthen memory.
Available Workshops and Session Dates
In-Person:
For in-person or virtual "watch party" events, check our event calendar: https://extension.unh.edu/events
Available now: SELF-STUDY - Cost $40.00. This is a self-paced online course with access to the course for 8 weeks. If you are unable to provide the fee for this course, please contact us at 603- 863-9200.
Boost Your Brain and Memory Self-Study Course video
Boost Your Brain and Memory Self-Study promotion transcript
Self-Study Online Course Learning Objectives:
This course contains 8 learning modules. Each module takes 2 hours to complete. The course includes a participant workbook and additional learning resources for each module.
Modules:
- Introduction to Brain Health (Defining Dementia and Understanding Cognitive Reserve)
- Physical Activity
- Emotional Health
- Intellectual Activity
- Nutrition
- Spiritual Activity
- Social Engagement
- Course Review
Module Example (same format for each module)
Module EXAMPLE from the Boost Your Brain Self-Study course
REGISTRATION
Registrations are now open for the April course. To register for the course, select the link below.
| Course Registration Ends | Course Start Date, start 12:00 a.m. | Course End Date, end 12:00 a.m. |
| March 28, 2025 | April 1, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
We invite you to join our private Facebook Group, Boost Your Brain, after completion of the course. Join us for fun brain games, brain facts, resources, and more.
- Includes 4 weekly interactive sessions with memory exercises
- Each 2-hour session builds on the previous week
- Full participation in all 4 weeks is highly recommended
- Participants are encouraged to use the workbook in between sessions
The self-paced course uses Canvas Learning Management System. It is best used with a laptop or desktop. Tablets and phones can be used but the app and device settings can cause difficulties accessing some of the course content. Internet browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, and Edge work best.
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