E.M.B.R.A.C.E.: Programs for the Growing and Aging Brain (RECIPES FOR LEARNING) - Softcover

DiPalo Vedovino, JulieAnn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1980888604 ISBN 13: 9781980888604

Publisher: Independently published, 2018

Synopsis

E.M.B.R.A.C.E. (Exercise to Music to Build, Relate, Alleviate, Communicate and Educate)Programs for a Healthy Brain E.M.B.R.A.C.E. is the first of a series of Recipes for Learning educational programs. Each program was created to nourish the brain from infants, to the elderly and everyone in between. These programs were implemented through the eyes of an Activity Director. Each program was developed by observing the behaviors of people at different stages of life. Series One E.M.B.R.A.C.E was created to help develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle for the developing brain.E.M.B.R.A.C.E as a unique recipe that is both fun and educational; It is a beneficial program to a healthy lifestyle with a purpose. It began in adult communities with potential to become a wide spread program for everyone to enjoy. I have embraced the aging community over the years working as a Recreation Director. Prior to working in geriatrics, I have been instrumental as an educator for the public-school system with a focus on special education needs through science and crafts. I have studied the behaviors of each age group through a variety of therapies.In my research I have seen the benefits that exercise therapy, music therapy and dance therapy have in the process of development and aging. This is a program developed by using these therapies along with language to nourish the brain. Together I have adapted to a lifestyle with purpose.E.M.B.R.A.C.E proves to be educational and fun. Blended with healthy nutrition choices E.M.B.R.A.C.E programs will enhance and improve life for all ages. In my research I have seen that switching between multiple languages requires constant mental stimulation, Exercise helps increase focus, Music reduces stress and will enhance motivation. Fingerspelling to music is a Dance that requires continuous and timely decision making, while learning a new language stimulates all parts of the brain. Together these therapies make an extreme impact for a healthy brain, this is a fun and rewarding program for all ages. I have focused on brain health and communication with this first introduction to E.M.B.R.A.C.E. Incorporating these therapies have brought much change to the communities I’ve worked in. I am introducing Signing as an exercise to improve fine motor skills, eye hand coordination, strength and grip as well adding a new form of communication.My program uses simple fingerspelling to impact brain heath while giving exposure to culture. Through my research you will be able to introduce to this program to children as well as the elderly in nursing homes with a focus on bridge and memory care communities. Recipes for learning programs are beneficial when introduce to all ages. The E.M.B.R.A.C.E program was created to stimulate the developing minds in children and the aging mind of adults. Newborns focus on the amazement of hand their own hand movements; this is a great place to start with a unique program such as E.M.B.R.A.C.E. This is a program that allows you to create and complete worksheets to apply to songs and finger movements. Get Creative, Get Moving, Get Stimulated..... The fact that children absorb new things like sponges, learn what they live and mimic what we do was the inspiration behind these programs. Along with a variety of therapies that were applied to the development of E.M.B.R.A.C.E. it has proven to be beneficial to everyone. The younger population learn a new culture and communication with an understanding of disabilities. The older population are just as eager to learn something new, this population needs to maintain their purpose in life. Although the purpose has changed from taking care of things to someone taking care of things for them, the need for being needed is still there. E.M.B.R.A.C.E. programs are the catalysis for learning that creates the why in your

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1980888604
• ISBN 13: 9781980888604
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 30