Better brains
Enhancing mature minds
Better Brains is an exciting, innovative Brain Fitness program for mature adults wanting to stay sharp!
Better Brains is:
Easy and fun to implement with existing staff
Contains all materials needed for a successful program
Support available if needed
Weekly one hour program can be joined at any time
48 unique and challenging lesson plans in each of two sets
Popular and proven to have a positive impact on participants
A great enhancement to your program offerings
A terrific marketing opportunity to entice potential members or residents
Used successfully in Arizona and Oregon for years
Science based
More comprehensive than other brain fitness programs
Better Brains benefits:
Encourages a brain healthy lifestyle
Increases confidence
Fosters creativity
Strengthens social skills
Keeps minds sharp and active
Utilizes both long-term and short-term memory
Promotes fluency and divergent thinking
Improves visual acuity and perception
Bolsters balance
Movements help organize the brain and engage both brain hemispheres
Weekly challenges keep participants involved throughout the week
Facility Director Endorsements
Residents enjoy everything about the Better Brains Program. To see over 15-18 residents involved in an activity shows that this is needed, wanted and popular!
Cindy, Las Fuentes Activity Director
Better Brains is stimulating, fun, and the best attended activity on campus next to free food-related activities. We have found this program to be a great enhancement to our wellness programs here.
Kathy, Samaritan Village Senior Living Manager
participant comments about better brains
I look forward to class each week.
It makes me really think!
It has helped my thinking process.
You have taught us to “think, think, think”
It's good for social interaction.
We always learn something.
It stretches my mind.
It has helped me solve problems.
I have an easier time thinking things through.
It is lots of fun!
Makes me concentrate.
My thinking is clearer.
I like the friendships and mental stimulation.
I love the generosity of spirit in the room! All encouraging, no judgement.
Socializing with the other class members is always fun and inspiring.
I like the variety of activities.
Increased my imagination.
I think a little faster.
Iv'e been challenged to do things I would not attempt.
I’m more confident and alert.
Interesting to hear other people's ideas.
I’ve learned to use more of my brain.
Keeps the old brain hopping!
It gets me to try new things.
It brings back thoughts and ideas and adds new ones.
It’s stimulating mentally!
I like how we are challenged.
Every week is different.
I enjoy the friendships.
I feel happier
About alice
Alice Staley
Education
B S Education Northern Arizona University
M Ed University of Arizona
Gifted Education Endorsement
St Nicholas Montessori Certificate
Work Experience
Creator/Instructor Better Brains
Consultant/Director REBOUND
Teacher/Director Gifted Education
Teacher/Director Discovery Montessori
I got interested in brain research while pursuing my Master’s degree in Counseling. When my mother moved to a Senior Living apartment, the activity director asked me to create a program for the residents that would be fun and beneficial. Better Brains was born! After much research and many iterations, it became a weekly program. As the activity director said, “It’s the most popular activity we have that doesn't involve food!”
Now all lesson plans and materials are available for the Better Brains Enhancing Mature Minds program.