Participant comments about Better Brains

“We are here together to help ourselves and others keep our brains sharp. I share with my friends how much I have learned and what fun it is!” Paula

“You’re never too old to learn new Things!” Geno

“I benefit from the social interaction, challenges to think broader and creative thinking. I like the variety.” Joanne

“I love the generosity of spitit in the room! No judgement, all encouraging.” John

“I love the weekly challenges and thinking out of the box” Annie

“I don’t know what I’d do without this class!” Janet

“The class makes my brain function better and I enjoy sharing my ideas with the others in the class. Gregory

“The oral activities and sharing are my favorite, but I do love all the activities!” Ann

“I enjoy the socializing. Making positive connections is rewarding. Tom

“These activities build self-confidence”. Betty

“Exercises that challenge my creativity are helpful.” Lee

“I particularly enjoy the mental exercises and sharing activities. Weekly challenges and the general camaraderie of the group is rewarding. Marilyn

“It helps keep the brain active.” Paul

“It is a fun way to. work the brain. I get to know felllow residents better. I definitely feel sharper after class and the weekly challenges.” Barbara

“Exercising the brain and making it ‘work’ is very beneficial” Jim

“it makes youthink!” Karen

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.

Every week is different.

I enjoy the friendships.

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.