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Brain Games At Edgewater:

Boosting Cognitive Reserve For Healthy Aging

By Lisa Sileo Edgewater at Boca Pointe’s brain game sessions offer Cognitive wellness isn’t just about attending
residents not only mental stimulation but also socialization classes—it’s also lifestyle. Geisenheimer emphasized
At Edgewater at Boca Pointe, an Acts Retirement-Life and camaraderie—a vital component of cognitive health. the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone and
Community, residents have found a unique way to keep their By incorporating both individual and group activities, challenging the brain regularly.
minds sharp and agile. the classes provide opportunities for problem-solving “If you enjoy reading nonfiction, try reading historical
A highly popular weekly brain games session, led by and navigating challenges collectively, further bolstering fiction, If you read the New York Times, varying it up and
Laura Geisenheimer, a Speech-Language Pathologist, M.S., cognitive resilience. try the Wall Street Journal or The Economist or whatever it
CCC-SLP, has become a cornerstone of cognitive wellness Residents who have experienced the benefits first-hand, is that interests, and perhaps challenges you,” she said.
for many residents. keep returning to the brain game classes. Much like exercise Whether it’s trying a new genre of books or switching up
and nutrition, it’s not too late to focus on your brain for news sources, embracing novelty is key to keeping the brain
healthy aging. agile and adaptable.
“One resident shared, when she first joined the class, she By investing in cognitive reserve, Edgewater residents
felt really lost and struggled to keep up. But she told me, who attend these classes are working their brains, which may
‘Every time I come, it’s easier and easier, and now I’m able ultimately help them enjoy a higher quality of life for years
to reach higher levels of accuracy.’” to come. 

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residents do keep coming back, drawn not only by the
engaging nature of the classes (along with Geisenheimer’s
infectiously enthusiastic and positive attitude) but also by
the promise of boosting their cognitive reserve—a crucial
aspect of healthy aging.
Geisenheimer explained the concept of cognitive reserve
using a simple analogy: “Your cognitive reserve is like having
extra gas in the tank.” Just like a car running low on fuel, our
brains may encounter challenges or “traumas” throughout
life, whether it’s a hospitalization, stress, or other unforeseen
events. However, having a robust cognitive reserve allows
us to navigate these challenges more effectively, preventing
rapid cognitive decline.
The importance of cognitive reserve cannot be overstated.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have found
individuals with greater cognitive reserve are better equipped
to stave off symptoms of degenerative brain diseases like
Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. It’s like having a backup system
for the brain, enabling it to improvise and find alternate ways
of functioning.

Current Events

Group

The Current Events Group meet every Monday from
10am-11:30am at the BPCA office. The members consist
of both men and women and all Boca Pointe residents are
invited to attend. If you would like more information or
to sign up, please call 516-835-2670. 