COURSE DESCRIPTION BRAIN FITNESS FOR ACTIVE AGING CONTINUING EDUCATION - ONLINE COURSE
This course empowers participants with knowledge and strategies to strengthen brain health and support active aging. It explores science-backed techniques for improving mental resilience, memory, and overall cognitive longevity. Participants will gain insights on how to avoid or slow down cognitive decline through brain fitness activities and proactive lifestyle choices.
The course covers key topics such as Super Agers, cognitive reserve, neuroplasticity, and dementia prevention. Additionally, it addresses ageism, the challenges of caregiving, and the positive impact of Blue Zone lifestyles on longevity. Participants will leave with a robust toolkit of brain fitness activities that can be applied both personally and professionally to enhance cognitive function and support active aging.
INVEST IN YOUR BRAIN WHY YOU NEED THIS COURSE CONTINUING EDUCATION - ONLINE COURSE
Aging is inevitable, but cognitive decline doesn’t have to be. This Brain Fitness for Active Aging course is designed to help you stay sharp, resilient, and mentally strong as you age. Whether you're a professional supporting aging clients or an individual looking to improve your own brain health, this course equips you with science-backed strategies to maintain cognitive function, memory, and overall mental well-being.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Fitness & wellness professionals looking to integrate brain health into their practice.
- Individuals who want to keep their brain sharp and age actively.
- Caregivers & healthcare providers who support aging individuals.
- Anyone passionate about longevity, brain health, and maintaining a high quality of life.
- Invest in Your Brain—Because It’s Never Too Early (or Too Late!)
By taking this course, you’re taking control of your cognitive future. Learn how to keep your brain strong, flexible, and resilient for years to come!
COURSE OUTLINE BRAIN FITNESS FOR ACTIVE AGING CONTINUING EDUCATION - ONLINE COURSE
- Definition and characteristics of Super Agers
- How lifestyle choices contribute to cognitive longevity
- The role of mirror neurons in active aging
- Strategies to become a Super Ager
- Understanding neuroplasticity and its key elements (neurogenesis, synaptogenesis, epigenetics)
- How neuroplasticity supports active aging
- Practical strategies to activate neuroplasticity
- The importance of building a "Brain Bank"
- Synaptic density and the role of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)
- Best practices for enhancing cognitive reserve
- Understanding ageism and its negative effects
- How aging stereotypes form and their impact on brain health
- Strategies to counteract ageist beliefs and develop a positive aging mindset
- Common myths about aging (e.g., memory loss, physical decline)
- Scientific realities that challenge these misconceptions
- The power of belief and mindset in aging
- Understanding dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and subjective cognitive decline
- Recognizing early warning signs of cognitive issues
- Lifestyle interventions to reduce dementia risk
- What are Blue Zones and why do people live longer there?
- Key lifestyle habits of the world’s longest-living populations
- How to implement Blue Zone principles for cognitive and physical longevity
- Who are caregivers and what challenges do they face?
- The impact of caregiving on brain health
- Strategies to support caregivers’ mental and physical well-being
- Introduction to Brain Fitness concepts
- Importance of movement and cognitive exercises
- Benchmarking brain function and tracking progress
Practical brain fitness activities, including:
- Cross-lateral stimulation
- Mirroring
- Scarf toss and ball coordination drills
- Slap & tap reaction training
- The power of smiling and positive mindset shifts
PRESENTER JILL HEWLETT CREATOR OF BRAIN FITNESS TRAINING
Jill Hewlett is an internationally recognized speaker, trainer, wellness TV personality and author. Her impactful keynotes have engaged professionals ranging from Educators and Clinicians to Sales Leaders and Entrepreneurs. She inspires and educates audiences ranging from 10's to 1,000's at Conferences, Special Events and Corporate Training.
Licensed in the field of Educational Kinesiology and a Brain Gym® consultant for over two decades, Jill has the skillful capacity to draw out the natural leadership in individuals and organizations to support them in reducing stress and achieving greater levels of efficiency, resiliency, productivity and success.
TESTIMONIALS What Brain Fitness participants are saying CONTINUING EDUCATION - ONLINE COURSE
Thank you Jill, very impressed. I've been in the fitness industry since 1989 and Yoga since 2005....all this to say is that I've attended a lot of workshops, lectures, and presentations...you are first rate.
I am inspired and going to start implementing several of these ideas & strategies for myself as well for my mother.
THANK SO MUCH
Doug McCune
Hello Jill,
Thank you for the course. I plan to put many of your insights into action.
Beth Webster
The knowledge and skills you are putting out there are so timely and valuable ... equipping people and hopefully reducing the load on health care system. A huge takeaway if applied.
Linda Smibert
Since the first course I took with you in person at canfitpro I have learned so much on brain fitness. Your courses are truly informative and interesting and you're a great presenter.
I plan to take the others when you offer them.
Marianne
Excellent course my brain is full of so much knowledge!
Thank you,
Mary Wilkinson (GOS)
I very much appreciate the on-line option for learning.
You always have good energy; your passion really came out in this one.
Julie Murray
Hi Jill
I just finished your program and it was amazing (although I knew it would be) I am excited to incorporate some of the exercises to keep my brain active.
Cindy Stradling
Hi Jill,
I just wanted to let you know that I completed the Active Aging & Cognitive Longevity course. It was amazing. There was such great information.
Loved, loved, loved it!!
Diane
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