Pillars of a Healthy Brain Online course – FREE
In this self-study, interactive, online course, you will learn about how brain healthy activities such as physical activity, cognitive stimulation, social engagement, nutrition, sleep, self-care and stress management/mindfulness can help you to maximize your cognitive reserve.
Introduction to Pillars of a Healthy Brain
Dr. Tiffany Chow, Medical Director at the University of Southern California and Erica Botner, Program Manager at the Cummings Centre
Pillar 1: Build your Cognitive Repertoire
Rachel Goodman, PhD, Associate Director of the Alzheimer’s Risk Assessment Clinic (ARAC) at the Jewish General Hospital
Pillar 2: Physical Activity
Annette Vezina and Maria Fragapane, Program Managers of the Wellness Centre at the Cummings Centre
Pillar 3: Social Engagement
Darla Fortune, Assistant Professor in Applied Human Sciences, Concordia University
Pillar 4: Healthy Nutrition
Kadeja Lefebvre and Jennifer Brennan, Naturopath and Nutritionist at the Integrative Health Clinic in Montreal West
Pillar 5: Sleep and Self Care
Joelle Wizman, Pharmacist