MasterMind at GADC River House

Train your brain!  While regular physical exercise is essential in maintaining health and well-being throughout the course of life, so too is strengthening mental abilities. In fact, engaging in enjoyable activities on a regular basis that challenge and stimulate the mind can actually increase the efficiency and power of mental abilities.

We are currently enrolling participants for the fall MasterMind Program which will begin September 21. The 8 week mind stimulating course is taught by Lori Contadino, MS, a Gerontologist with over 26 years experience in the field of aging. Participants in this weekly group will engage in challenging and fun activities to enhance memory, verbal fluency, flexible thinking, attention and communication. Not only does mind fitness improve brain function, but participating in a small group setting increases socialization which in turn elevates mood.

The course will be held at GADC River House, 125 River Road Ext., Cos Cob, CT. There will be a variety of classes offered so all levels of abilities can participate in a supportive setting. The fee for the 8 week course is $85. To find out more information, contact Lori Contadino at 622-0079 x113.  Click here for the flyer. 

Space is limited, so schedule your consultation with Lori today!

Praise for MasterMind at GADC River House

Caregiver of Participant:

"I have seen a difference in her (my mother’s) handling of matters such as trying to become better organized and continually trying to ‘exercise’ her brain with the games she has learned. I have seen my mother become less stressed and less fearful of ‘forgetting’, and she reminds herself to concentrate more on what she can do and what she can remember. My sisters and I are thankful to Lori for getting through to my Mom, and for helping to build her confidence."

MasterMind Participant:

"Lori was excellent. She was interesting and interested. She was buoyant. She was compassionate. She asked us what we wanted from the course and tailored her classes to our needs and wants. At the end, Lori went over everything we had learned and the list was truly amazing."