Cognitive Stimulation Program

Cognitive Stimulation Program – Senior Services Center | Folsom, PA

Fostering Well-Being and a Sense of Belonging

The Cognitive Stimulation Program is a brain fitness program designed to encourage exercising and challenging cognition. The program uses a tool called a memory kit which:

Promotes positive review of one’s life history through reminiscence
Offers multi-sensory experience for individuals with vision or hearing challenges
Sparks validating reminiscence especially among older adults with limited short-term memory
Provides props and education for arm-chair travel lectures or themed parties
Builds connections to others based on shared experiences
Encourages lively conversation to promote social interaction

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The kits are presented in private homes, senior centers, adult day care centers and residential communities (both independent and assisted living).

Each kit focuses on a theme related to history, people, nature, travel, and special topics. A kit contains music, pictures, different forms of memorabilia, brain strengthening activities and a DVD. Personnel or volunteers receive free training in use of the kits.

The Cognitive Stimulation Program has 175 topics, covering a range of interests, some include:

People

Women and their Changing Roles, Famous Black Americans

Animals and Nature

Wonders of Nature, Sea Life, Pets

The American Story

Colonial Williamsburg, Immigrants All!, The Underground Railroad

Places to Go

China, Germany, Costa Rica

Special Topics

Discoveries and Inventions, Broadway Musicals, Friendship Is Golden