Talk n Drum is a ‘brain aerobics’ class that includes listening and repeating words and phrases, and learning simple songs in a new language while playing various small instruments and moving the body to the rhythm. By speaking or singing in Spanish, Italian, German, French or Chinese, drumming and moving to the rhythm of the language simultaneously, participants are exercising the brain while acquiring a new communication skill. Whether it is a first attempt at speaking a second language or a long time desire to brush up on a second language,

Brain Aerobics for Seniors

The body and mind have a stronger connection than we know, and just like we walk the treadmill each day to keep the body healthy, the brain must be exercised on a regular basis to keep it functional as well. Keeping in mind the saying ‘use it or lose’, as we age it becomes even more critical to stimulate brain health. Studies show that brain challenging activities improve neural growth, promote cognition, recall and enhance memory skills. Research also shows that an active brain is 70% less likely to develop Alzheimer disease. 

Brain activities or ‘Brain Aerobics’ should be ‘fun’ and ‘new’, not something you do routinely.  Some of these activities include discussions about books, politics or current events, becoming computer literate, solving new math problems, studying a musical instrument and doing word puzzles.

Because the body and mind work together in the learning process, activities should be multi sensory. Participants of multi sensory activities achieve a deeper understanding of new information and a longer memory span.