Master of Memory program series in March
A free program designed to improve participants’ memory function is being offered to Upshur County residents this month.
The Master of Memory program is a series of lessons which will be held on March 24, 26, and 31 in Gilmer. Participants are encouraged to attend all three sessions to receive a completion certificate.
Studies show that 80 percent of older adults complain about memory problems, but only 15 percent report these problems to their health professionals. People of all ages forget, but older people tend to worry more about forgetting and memory loss.
Master of Memory encourages participants to recognize that they are able to impact their memory function, evaluate their own memory function, identify factors that may affect their memory function and find ways that may help address some of those factors.
The six-lesson series includes presentations on memory and learning, memory strategies, nutrition, medications, medical conditions, and exercise for the body and mind.
Class size is limited, so sign up before March 15th by either calling Julie York, Upshur County Family & Community Health Extension Agent at 903-680-8128 or emailing her at julie.york@ag.tamu.edu. Feel free to leave a message if she doesn’t answer.
Please note that this program focuses on naturally aging memory loss.
