In our health-conscious world we are constantly bombarded with the need for keeping our bodies physically fit - exercise is considered to be extremely important to the preservation of good health. But what about the mind? Research indicates it is equally important to keep the brain active and stimulated if we are to maintain cognitive capabilities as we age.

With this in mind, the Mental Aerobics and the More Mental Aerobics manuals were designed as idea/resource books for activity and health care professionals who are involved in planning and leading stimulating group activities for the senior client population.

Two gigantic volumes of marvelous exercises to stimulate the mind.

*Although these manuals were developed with and for the senior’s population, they have a much wider application. Those involved in doing mentally stimulating group activities in the fields of, education, recreation, speech and language pathology, mental health and community services will find the resource books invaluable. The exercises are helpful for the head injured adolescent and adults as well.*

Topics are interesting and motivating and have universal appeal and familiarity; eg. history, geography, religion, international travel, early days, holiday celebrations, royalty, animals, seasons, music, foods, clothes, science and so on. Includes word games, quizzes, theme & seasonal activities, brainstormings etc.

Clients suggested several inclusions! All the activities have been successfully used with resident /client groups of different ages and cognitive abilities. Lots of excellent tips on how to facilitate your groups, including grading and modifying materials are included. Therapeutic rationale is explained at the beginning of each section.

The comprehensive, quality programming ideas can be used for group programs and individual involvement.

Activity goals may include:




• maintaining/enhancing the ability to remember

• improving concentration and listening skills
  

• maintaining ability to reason/problem solve and making judgments
  

• maintaining/enhancing sensory function
  

• testing comprehension
  

More Mental Aerobics is a companion volume to Mental Aerobics and has similar but all new and different exercises.

Both volumes are easy to use, spiral bound , 8 ½ x 11 activity manuals that provide enough ideas for an entire year of programs.

INDISPENSABLE PRACTICAL RESOURCE MANUALS,
ECONOMICALLY PRICED FOR YOUR HEALTH CARE, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER SETTINGS

Please take the opportunity to look around. You can find out more details about either of these publications, the author or ordering information on pages listed below.

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to get in touch with us at:

men-aero@shaw.ca

We will be more than happy to answer your questions.