02/24: Art of Memory

BHQ site: (www.brainhq.com)

Once again, this week the basics and topics class share a topic, Memory. The basics lesson is very complete, describing memory systems, how memories are formed and stored, the brain physiology behind memory, and memory loss. Make sure to read it prior to this lesson.

And look for the Jeopardy game this week, which will provide a fun way to show what you learned. We will play in class, and on Zoom. After, we will upload to the lesson page so you can play alone or with your family and friends.

This week, our topics class will look at the Art of Memory, and some factors which can affect our memories. Included in this week’s lesson is some information on sleep, on reconstructing memories and on the impact of aging. Definitely look at the online version of the lesson. There are lots of images and videos, including a very fascinating (rerun) of a video by Professor Loftus, an expert in memory restructuring. If you wish, you can view and/or download the handout. If you would like, view the PowerPoint presentation here. When you are done, take this short quiz.

This article contains some easy and very practical activities to help boost your memory through simple lifestyle changes. Read Memory Loss is Not an Automatic Side Effect of Aging to learn how to enhance your memory naturally, just by changing a few everyday habits.

Memory Matters was actually written even before the original Brain Fitness Program became the BrainHQ program that we are now using in our class. This article helps to explain why the exercises AND the lessons we offer in our classes are so important to improving our brains. The article refers to a class where students learn and are quizzed on new information and concepts, and also learn about simple techniques (practical applications) to keep their memory strong (sound familiar?). Our Brain Fitness classes are based in part on lessons we learned from articles like this. You might like to check out the book referenced here, as well. It's called The Memory Bible and can be found on Amazon, if you're interested.

Zoom Session: We will be having our online Zoom session this week, on Wednesday evening, Feb 26th, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. In the first half-hour we will answer questions about the exercises or BHQ website. Then, at 7:00 we will talk about the weekly lesson, share BHQ experiences, and review the Power Point presentations. We will be live at 6:30 for individual questions or to demonstrate, live, any exercise you may have questions about.

Zoom Instructions: Just follow the instructions on the Home Page or click here to view a video that will help you.

If you are a returning student to Zoom, you can click here for a direct link to zoom.

Here's the schedule of events and live links:

6:30 - 7:00 Q&A about exercises, websites or lessons

7:00 - 7:30 Basics Lesson on Memory

7:30 - 8:00 Topics Lesson on The Art of Memory

If it’s your first time participating in a Zoom session, you can try it by getting on the site early to see how easy it is to get it set up. We begin our first BHQ Lesson at 6:30, so try getting on at about 6:15-6:30 and call Pat (at the number below) if you have any trouble. You can participate by video and audio, or just listen in by phone. Please let us know if you need help!

Enjoy the exercises and have a brain-healthy week.

Need help? Contact us at:

Pat Mosteller (pmostell@sdccd.edu) Cell 619-818-3953 - Online classes

Mary Burns (mburns@sdccd.edu) - Online classes

Debbie Flores (dsflores@sdccd.edu) - Cell 619-608-9001 --Online classes & Wednesday AM and PM classes at the Kroc Center

Janet Blair ( blusdbits@gmail.com ) - St Pauls Plaza. Contact for Support and Lesson Review

Yael Lorberfeld (ylorberfeld@sdccd.edu) . Mondays at the Kroc Center, Wednesdays at the College Ave Senior Center (Temple Emanu-El), and Friday mornings at the La Jolla JCC.

Marilyn Kessler (marilynk@ifssd.org) - Mondays at the College Ave Senior Center (Temple Emanu-El)