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Creating Cognitive Connections:Lights, Camera, ActionDr. Rob Winningham,Professor of Psychology & GerontologyWestern Oregon University 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

A Holistic ApproachBesides age, what determines whether or not we havegood memory abilities in older adulthood? Genetics (50%) Cognitive stimulation Other health conditions Stress Good sleep Social support and engagement Proper nutrition Adequate physical exercise 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

Create a Culture We should strive to create cultures inour communities that maximizecognitive stimulation, growth, physicalexercise, and social engagement. Make it available to residents Show residents the benefits Seeing others being fully engaged willmake them believe they can do it 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

Computer Based Cognitive Stimulation Ledto Significant Improvements Lee et al., (2013) published a paper in PLOSONE describing the results of an 8 week (24session) computer training intervention grouprelative to a waitlist control group. Significantimprovements observed in:– Immediate memory– Attention– Visual spatial memory 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

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Great Resources www.robwinningham.comClick on “Crossword Puzzles Are Not AsGood as Sudoku Puzzles ” to downloadmini-sudokus and get access to hundredsof 9 X 9 puzzles. These types of resources should be madeavailable for all residents. But we should strive to help facilitatemeaningful experiences and pursuits. 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

Meaningful Pursuits to FacilitateBrain Health and Quality of Life Lifelong Learning– Invite guest presenters Authors Historians Local and Regional Professors (contact PROffice) Masterpiece Living (and other) SpeakingBureaus Politicians– Resident experts (and their family) 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

Meaningful Pursuits to FacilitateBrain Health and Quality of Life 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

Meaningful Pursuits to FacilitateBrain Health and Quality of Life Theatre Program– Resident led– Improved Theory of Mind– Meaningful contributions to the greatercommunity– Intergenerational 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

Road Scholar Now OffersIntergenerational Adventures 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

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Meaningful Pursuits to FacilitateBrain Health and Quality of Life Intergenerational ProgrammingProvides Meaningful Interactions (thatcan dispel age-related myths andbiases)– Girl and Boy Scout Meetings in thecommunity (Garcia-Biggs & Knox, 2014)– Created a more home-like environmentrather than an age-segregated one 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

Meaningful Pursuits to FacilitateBrain Health and Quality of Life Intergenerational programming canprovide opportunities for residents to beactive and engaged but these programscan benefit the greater community,which provides greater meaning andpurpose. 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

From Fair & Delaplane’s (2015)Grandfriend Program with 2nd Graders 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

Artist in Residence at JudsonManor in Cleveland, OHFrom:http://www.smithsonianmag.com/

Judson Manor’sIntergenerational Residence They said “it has had a noticeably positiveeffect on the residents. It’s tangible, and itcomes from even low levels of contact.” “The people here light up when the youngpeople walk through the lobby," shesays. "It’s really quite lovely.” The programhas also spurred interest in the home.From:http://www.smithsonianmag.com/

Meaningful Pursuits to FacilitateBrain Health and Quality of Life Music Therapy can reduce agitation Music Therapy can improvecommunication and possibly mood Music Therapy can reduce anxiety, and Music Therapy can increase socialengagement 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

Benefits of High Quality LifeEngagement Programs The benefits to residents are obvious,primary, and maximize their quality of life. But these programs require an investment onthe part of communities, however there is thepotential for a significant return on investment(ROI). 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

Benefits for Communities An active community attracts active members– Family members visit and see a place where theywould want loved ones to live– Attract residents who are NOT yet high need What has happened since the great recession?– Success begets success as active residents leadto more active residents wanting to move in 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

Benefits for Communities Reduce turnover caused when residentsmove, in order to receive more intensive care––––Keep residents at their current level of care longerVacancies are costlyMarketing and sales can be costlyAs you know, when communities do a great job,they will often have a waiting list and can redirectresources to improve the community – successbegets success! 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

Benefits for Communities Intergenerational programs can help usovercome age segregation.– Attractive for many prospective residents Opt in programming Give purpose and meaning– Attract vibrant residents that want to givesomething back Success begets success Where would you want to live? 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

Benefits for Communities Continuing Care Retirement Communities(CCRCs)– CCRC Model– Their model works best with healthy residents andnot skilled nursing patients– Live Long, Die Short works really well in CCRC(and who wouldn’t want to live long and die short) 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

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Live Long, Die Short 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

Benefits for Communities Skilled Nursing and Rehab Hospitals– Re-hospitalization fines can bereduced with better non-medicalservices– Cognitive and physical exerciseprograms could dramatically reducere-hospitalizations– And, it maximizes quality of life! 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

Take Home Message Participation in cognitively stimulating activities isassociated with decreased likelihood of developingdementia. We need to create opportunities meaningful residentexperiences. A culture of cognitive, physical, and socialengagement can maximize engagement and qualityof life (not to mention the benefits to the community). You have a ton of resources with Masterpiece and Dr.Rob’s Cognitive Connection, let’s maximize ourresidents’ engagement and give them opportunities tocontinue grow and learn. 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

Cognitive Connection website ML Clients will get hundreds of readyto-print cognitive stimulation tools forFREE! ML Clients will get access to theCertified Cognitive Stimulation InstructorProgram for 50% off normal cost 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

The Partnership Certified Cognitive Stimulation InstructorProgram– More information atwww.robwinningham.com– Training is appropriate for just about everystaff member 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

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The Partnership Certified Cognitive Stimulation InstructorProgram– ML Clients will have access to theseresources and opportunities for 50% ofretail prices– Available on ML Website 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

Book Signing at the2016 Lyceum 3:25-4:15 Over 100 tear outactivities Each activity indicateswhich part of the brainis exercised 3 pre and postassessments Additional informationto motivate residents toengage brain healthyprograms

Book Signing at the2016 Lyceum 1:45-2:45

Contact InformationEmail: rob.winningham@gmail.comWebsite: www.robwinningham.comAdditional resources available at: www.activityconnection.com Username: world87 Password: actcon987 30 day trial password 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

Intergenerational References Biggs, M. G., & Knox, K. S. (2014). Lessons learned from an intergenerationalvolunteer program: A case study of a shared-site model. Journal OfIntergenerational Relationships, 12(1), 54-68.doi:10.1080/15350770.2014.869981Black, K. (2011). Combining the young and the young at heart: Innovative,intergenerational programming throughout the continuum of long-term care.Journal Of Intergenerational Relationships, 9(4), 458-461.doi:10.1080/15350770.2011.619407Fair, C. D., & Delaplane, E. (2015). 'It is good to spend time with older adults.You can teach them, they can teach you': Second grade students reflect onintergenerational service learning. Early Childhood Education Journal, 43(1), 1926. doi:10.1007/s10643-014-0634-9Liddle, J., Scharf, T., Bartlam, B., Bernard, M., & Sim, J. (2014). Exploring theage-friendliness of purpose-built retirement communities: Evidence fromEngland. Ageing & Society, 34(9), 1601-1629.doi:10.1017/S0144686X13000366 2016, Dr. Rob Winningham AllRights Reserved

move, in order to receive more intensive care -Keep residents at their current level of care longer -Vacancies are costly -Marketing and sales can be costly -As you know, when communities do a great job, they will often have a waiting list and can redirect resources to improve the community -success begets success!