Last Updated on January 12, 2025
Memory Fitness Course 2025 Begins January 28
Memory Fitness is a wellness program offered to residents who are worried about their memory. The program is a five-week, 10 session classroom-based program focusing on Dr. Gary Small’s book, Two Weeks to a Younger Brain.
Participants learn techniques and strategies to enhance memory, increase physical fitness, reduce stress, and adopt brain health eating habits.
We are currently accepting application for the Winter 2025 session that will be held every Tuesday and Friday from January 28 – March 4 in Brookside Classroom 2 from 1:30 – 2:30 PM. Course Fee: $45 includes book, workbook and reference materials and is not due until 2nd class.
Please contact Mary Evans, Community Resources Manager at ext.601-8558 to register.
~Presented by Charlestown Memory Support Team~
Memory Support
Memory Fitness is a wellness program offered to Charlestown residents who are worried about their memory. The program is a 5 week-10 session classroom-based program focusing on Dr. Gary Small’s book, Two Weeks to a Younger Brain. Participants learn strategies and techniques to enhance memory, increase physical fitness, reduce stress, and adopt brain healthy eating habits. See the Memory Fitness brochure with registration form above. Please contact Mary Evans, x601-8558 Community Resources for more information and to register for the current course.
Memory Health is a planned approach for residents living independently who show signs of mild cognitive impairment or possibly an early diagnosis of memory loss. Supportive services include our Medical Center, Intermissions Program, and Brain Food Cafe memory health discussion group. To learn more about the Memory Health Program, please contact Lisa Roeder, Resident Services Manager for Independent Living, at 410-737-8838, x8057.
Memory Care is designed to provide supportive memory care services to those residents living in the continuing care areas of the community. The program encompasses three levels of engagement from individual achievement, to group involvement and also incorporates daily activities providing personal meaning, optimal independence, satisfaction and overall enjoyment of life. To learn more about the Memory Care Program, please contact Lauren Holgate, Memory Care Manager, at 443-297-3136.
Intermissions
Location: Caton Ridge, 3rd floor
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Intermissions is a structured social day program. Using a person-centered approach to our residents’ wellness, this enrichment program uses social experiences and fun programs to provide memory support for individuals with some memory loss or confusion. The program also offers respite services to family members and caregivers so they can run errands, connect with others, attend caregiver support groups, or most of all, take care of their own health and well-being.
Intermissions provides:
- Highly trained and caring staff who honor each participant’s preferences and respond to their needs.
- A safe, familiar environment designed to enhance comfort and well-being.
- Greater opportunities for creativity, meaning, fulfillment and fun.
- A wide variety of activities, programs, and events that address individual, emotional, functional, cognitive, and spiritual needs in a manner that promotes success and independence.
The Intermissions Program employs healthy habits, encouraging frequent hand washing. The Intermissions suite is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily to provide a fresh environment. A lunch option is offered to participants.
The program is flexible and will work around your needs to find the best schedule for your lifestyle. If you would like to learn more about this beneficial program or have questions about eligibility, please reach out to the Intermissions Program Coordinator, Violet Johnson at 443-297-3500 or via email at violet.johnson@erickson.com