Brain Health Care & Fitness<\/strong><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Helping Seniors with Dementia Stay Independent<\/h2><\/div>![\"\"](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27488%27%20height%3D%27335%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20488%20335%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27488%27%20height%3D%27335%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\")
There\u2019s no two ways around it: learning that a senior loved one has a form of dementia \u2013 such as Alzheimer’s disease \u2013 is earth-shattering. When you\u2019re in the beginning stages of planning out your loved one\u2019s dementia care, you may be concerned that the only option is for them to move into an assisted living facility or nursing home. The truth is that top quality dementia and Alzheimer’s care can be provided right in the comfort of home!<\/p>\nCareBuilders at Home of East Bay\u2019s brain health and fitness program has been designed to keep Alameda County seniors who have been diagnosed with memory-related illnesses active and independent at home. We offer dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s home care services that improve quality of life through consistent physical and mental activity. Based on recommendations from the National Council on Aging, we find that memory care clients benefit the most when they participate in our brain health and fitness program for one hour per day, three times a week, over a 25-week period.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
How Brain Health and Fitness Works<\/h2><\/div>While there are multiple elements to CareBuilders\u2019 brain health and fitness program, our Alameda County caregivers break them down into two main components: <\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span> <\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>Physical activity<\/h3><\/div>There\u2019s no more essential part of our clients\u2019 health and wellbeing than exercise. Our caregivers will lead seniors through gentle, age appropriate movement, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Chair yoga<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Resistance band workouts<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Walking<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>Even gardening or simply going outside counts as physical activity. We\u2019ll work with seniors to assess their physical ability, as well as what they enjoy in order to determine the right exercise plan for them.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span> <\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>Mental activity<\/h3><\/div>Working out the brain is just as important as working out the body! Our memory care clients are guided through mentally stimulating activities, such as:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Games<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>Arts and crafts<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>Journaling<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
<\/span> <\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span> <\/span><\/h3><\/div>Studies show that these activities help to maintain cognitive abilities, keep senior minds sharp, and slow the onset of dementia. Even better, they\u2019re a great way for seniors to connect and share with others, which helps mitigate the harmful effects of social isolation.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019d like to take an active role in your senior loved one\u2019s memory care, just ask their caregiver! Our brain health and fitness activity guide includes resources for friends and family members, including ice breakers, conversation starters, and games that are geared toward physical and mental stimulation for those with memory-related illnesses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Helping Seniors with Dementia Stay Independent<\/h2><\/div>There\u2019s no two ways around it: learning that a senior loved one has a form of dementia \u2013 such as Alzheimer’s disease \u2013 is earth-shattering. When you\u2019re in the beginning stages of planning out your loved one\u2019s dementia care, you may be concerned that the only option is for them to move into an assisted living facility or nursing home. The truth is that top quality dementia and Alzheimer’s care can be provided right in the comfort of home!<\/p>\nCareBuilders at Home of East Bay\u2019s brain health and fitness program has been designed to keep Alameda County seniors who have been diagnosed with memory-related illnesses active and independent at home. We offer dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s home care services that improve quality of life through consistent physical and mental activity. Based on recommendations from the National Council on Aging, we find that memory care clients benefit the most when they participate in our brain health and fitness program for one hour per day, three times a week, over a 25-week period.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
How Brain Health and Fitness Works<\/h2><\/div>While there are multiple elements to CareBuilders\u2019 brain health and fitness program, our Alameda County caregivers break them down into two main components: <\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span> <\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>Physical activity<\/h3><\/div>There\u2019s no more essential part of our clients\u2019 health and wellbeing than exercise. Our caregivers will lead seniors through gentle, age appropriate movement, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Chair yoga<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Resistance band workouts<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Walking<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>Even gardening or simply going outside counts as physical activity. We\u2019ll work with seniors to assess their physical ability, as well as what they enjoy in order to determine the right exercise plan for them.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span> <\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>Mental activity<\/h3><\/div>Working out the brain is just as important as working out the body! Our memory care clients are guided through mentally stimulating activities, such as:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Games<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>Arts and crafts<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>Journaling<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
<\/span> <\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span> <\/span><\/h3><\/div>Studies show that these activities help to maintain cognitive abilities, keep senior minds sharp, and slow the onset of dementia. Even better, they\u2019re a great way for seniors to connect and share with others, which helps mitigate the harmful effects of social isolation.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019d like to take an active role in your senior loved one\u2019s memory care, just ask their caregiver! Our brain health and fitness activity guide includes resources for friends and family members, including ice breakers, conversation starters, and games that are geared toward physical and mental stimulation for those with memory-related illnesses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
CareBuilders at Home of East Bay\u2019s brain health and fitness program has been designed to keep Alameda County seniors who have been diagnosed with memory-related illnesses active and independent at home. We offer dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s home care services that improve quality of life through consistent physical and mental activity. Based on recommendations from the National Council on Aging, we find that memory care clients benefit the most when they participate in our brain health and fitness program for one hour per day, three times a week, over a 25-week period.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> While there are multiple elements to CareBuilders\u2019 brain health and fitness program, our Alameda County caregivers break them down into two main components: <\/p>\n<\/div> There\u2019s no more essential part of our clients\u2019 health and wellbeing than exercise. Our caregivers will lead seniors through gentle, age appropriate movement, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Chair yoga<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Resistance band workouts<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Walking<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul> Even gardening or simply going outside counts as physical activity. We\u2019ll work with seniors to assess their physical ability, as well as what they enjoy in order to determine the right exercise plan for them.<\/p>\n<\/div> Working out the brain is just as important as working out the body! Our memory care clients are guided through mentally stimulating activities, such as:<\/p>\n<\/div> Games<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Studies show that these activities help to maintain cognitive abilities, keep senior minds sharp, and slow the onset of dementia. Even better, they\u2019re a great way for seniors to connect and share with others, which helps mitigate the harmful effects of social isolation.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to take an active role in your senior loved one\u2019s memory care, just ask their caregiver! Our brain health and fitness activity guide includes resources for friends and family members, including ice breakers, conversation starters, and games that are geared toward physical and mental stimulation for those with memory-related illnesses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/carebuildersathomecom.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/03\/25225349\/Home-1-.jpg\")
How Brain Health and Fitness Works<\/h2><\/div>
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