Moving for Memory

A REFERRAL FROM YOUR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM.

Moving for Memory is a five week, twice a week program designed to support patients experiencing memory changes, including those with mild to moderate cognitive impairment. A cognitive screen is required for the referral of this program.

Facilitated by a primary care registered nurse and an exercise specialist, this program includes:

• Physical activity: a combination of walking for cardiovascular health, along with strength and balance activities.
• Cognitive engagement: topics include spatial awareness, patterning, visual cues, associations, priming, and using your senses.
• Brain health education: topics include five steps to brain health, goal setting, nutrition, social connection and socializing, relaxation techniques, coping, medications, and sleep.

Prior to starting the program, you will be assessed by our primary care registered nurse and exercise specialist to review your medical history, available cognitive screens, and complete a baseline physical function assessment (walking test, a sit to stand, and balance test), to assess your suitability for this program.