One of the many wellness opportunities available to both Still Hopes residents and those from the surrounding community is participation in our brain fitness classes featuring the “Posit Science” program.
Starting this week, PBS Television will be airing the special, “Brain Fitness – Peak Performance” featuring the creator of the Posit Science Program, Dr. Michael Merzenich. The special focuses on the neurological basis of expertise and highlights three types of experts—master musicians, pro baseball players, and simultaneous translators—and shows how their brains have specialized to their amazing skills. Check your local PBS listing for air times in your area.
For more information on brain fitness training at Still Hopes, contact Denise Heimlich at 803-739-5044, or dheimlich@stillhopes.org.
Still Hopes’ own Chef Jimmie Jackson has prepared a Thanksgiving menu that residents and their guests will surely enjoy. A few of the traditional holiday dishes on the menu are roast turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, and cornbread dressing. In addition to these favorites, residents can choose from other popular dishes such as squash casserole, macaroni and cheese, and wild rice; and of course, a large assortment of delicious desserts. Click here to view the complete menu for this year’s Thanksgiving Day Feast at Still Hopes.
The National Health Information Awards honor the Nation’s Best Consumer Health Programs and Materials. The Web Health Awards were established to recognize websites for outstanding format and accessibility to information for a specific audience.
We’re very proud of our website and appreciate the on-going attention to detail from our website company Gilbert & Sheppard Group to keep the site fresh and relevant; not only for our potential residents, but also for our existing residents and staff. (Jon Keith, www.StillHopes.org)
Now in its 12th year, The Web Health Awards judging criteria includes: relevance and timeliness of content; overall site layout and ease of navigation; use of visuals and graphics relevant to target audience; accuracy and appropriateness of information for intended audience; ease of use for sending comments or requesting information from the website; overall interactivity of the site and more.
Award winning writer Martha Lear spoke with Jon Keith about her timely book: “Where Did I Leave My Glasses: The What, When, Where of NORMAL Memory Loss.” This interview will relieve many of the worries about memory loss and Alzheimer’s. It is a very entertaining interview and a wonderful book. Take a listen!!
Click here to listen to the audio track interview with Martha Lear
Martha Weinman Lear authored two bestselling books: Heartsounds (which was made into a Peabody award-winning film) and The Child Worshipers. A former staff writer for the New York Times Magazine, Lear continues to write articles for national magazines. She lives in New York City with her husband, screenwriter Albert Ruben.
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