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Social & Mental Engagement

What are some fun facts about the brain?

Each human brain has more connections between brain cells (neurons) than there are stars in the Milky Way. At Bellshan House, we provide activities to improve the overall brain health and cognitive function of our residents. 

Activities

Mind

Crossword puzzles and other games are a fun way to pass time and also offer a variety of cognitive, emotional, and social benefits for the brain and overall quality of life

  • Memory games

  • Brain teaser exercise

  • Chess

  • Entertainment

  • Fill-in blanks

  • Scrabble

Body

What’s good for your heart is good for your brain. Regular exercise improves mental sharpness, sleep quality, helps with weight loss, and management of chronic health conditions. 

  • Sittercise

  • Dancing

  • Walking

  • Chair yoga exercises

  • Arm workout

  • Gardening

Spirit

 Regular socialization provides opportunities to converse, debate, learn, laugh, and destress. Purposeful, feel-good engagement is also a powerful tonic for the spirit.

  • Music program

  • Arts and crafts

  • Poetry

  • Book club

  • Meditation

  • Painting