My brain and heart are really important to me. I don’t know why I wouldn’t seek to have those be as healthy as my teeth.
Kerry Washington
Engaging Aging is our program for people 55+ who are concerned about and actively seeking to learn ways to improve their brain health. This program prioritizes learning practical strategies, practicing those strategies, and making connections with others that share the same concerns for their brain health. We create opportunities for peers to come together in creative environment to explore how they could improve their daily life.
Who is this program for?
If you answer yes to any of these questions you’ll want to engage with us!
- Are you concerned about your brain health?
- Do you have mild cognitive impairment?
- Have you experienced recent changes in your memory?
- Do you suspect your daily habits are impairing your thinking?
- Do you have a family member with dementia or Alzheimer’s?
- Do you have high levels of stress?
- Are you a caregiver?
- Are you curious about brain health?
Program Offerings:
- Memory Masterclass: Memory Masterclass is a course for people 55+ who are interested in maximizing their brain health! Learn strategies to apply to daily life.
- Mahjong: Every Tuesday from 1-2pm in the Wallace Atrium. Interested in training your brain and meeting new friends? Join ECCA and Creative Aging every week to have some fun with Mahjong.
- Open Gym: Get together to practice different brain games in an open, supportive and mellow environment.
This program is expanding!
We’ve offered our Memory Masterclass since 2018. This has helped us realize that to make real impacts for people we needed a more robust program offering. We now have in-person and virtual opportunities for engaging your brain, including Mahjong and Open Gym. Click on the links to learn more and contact us to enroll today! ecca@vt.edu