This fall, Juniper Village Senior Living is hosting a group of nine health care professionals and students, as well as community participants for the "BrainBuilders" program--designed for people who are living at home or with a loved one, and who struggle with thinking, memory and communication issues.
Anne Marie “Kitty” Kubat, an instructor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Health and Human Development at Penn State, is leading the BrainBuilders program at Penn State, which launched seven years ago at Purdue University, where she led the program for six years.
The weekly sessions provide support to people with mild to moderate stages of cognitive decline, and provide an environment for social interaction, language/cognitive stimulation and creative expression for individuals experiencing cognitive deficits.
According to the University, clients participate in structured and appropriate activities to stimulate attention, memory and thinking skills. Socialization, participation and enjoyment of group activities are the primary foci of the program. At the same time, caregivers participate in the "Circle of Support" support group.
Current BrainBuilders positions are filled, but those interested in participating in a second set of support groups can call Kitty Kubat at 814-867-6212 for additional information.
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