What is "normal" about aging? Are we all getting weaker as we age? Is memory loss a natural part of aging? Is there a way to "strengthen your brain"?

If you have these questions, we have the answers. Come to our Geriatric Wellness Center (GWC) to sharpen your mind and improve your physical condition. Our staff of medical professionals has developed programs to help you:

• Are you or is someone you know experiencing increased memory problems?
• Do you want to improve your memory ability?
• Do you worry about falling or losing your balance?
• Are you searching for Quality of Mind?

The Geriatric Wellness Center and Northwest Rehabilitation Associates are pleased to announce the beginning of a 10-week memory enhancement course. This revolutionary approach to cognitive enhancement will include both cognitive and physical exercise that will be facilitated by trained professionals. We’ll exercise and strengthen our minds through the use of clinically tested and scientifically supported interventions.

These one-hour sessions will be fun, interesting, and challenging. Classes are only $10 per session and do not require an MD referral. Participants will:

• Exercise different parts of their brain
• Improve their ability to make new memories
• Reduce their risk for falls
• Make new connections in their brain
• Engage in fun and challenging cognitive activities

Our most recent series of classes began on Friday, January 6, 2006. Class times will remain 2-3 and 3-4 pm, and are held twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) for ten weeks. Call now to sign-up for the next pre-class screening, which is free and includes 30 minutes with Dr. Winningham.

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  You may sign up for the next series of classes now by calling (503) 371-0779.