Neuroplasticity, also known as brain plasticity, is the ability of the brain and central nervous system to change form and function specifically when stimulated by various physical activities. The Ageless Grace program helps you to develop and strengthen new neural pathways so…
Enjoy these photos of children and Seniors enjoying Ageless Grace together at Maryland Parks and Recreation!…
What is neuroplasticity? In the simplest terms, neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain and central nervous system to change form and function specifically when stimulated by various physical activities.
By: Kathy Streng, Ageless Grace Trainer Albert Einstein said “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” We are challenged to look at the beliefs we hold and to question whether or not they are based in reality…
by Lana Gelb, MS., Ageless Grace Trainer and Educator Prior to 20 or so years ago, the brain was thought to be rigid in many respects. The saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is an example of this thinking. Perhaps now it…
By Reini Fick, Ageless Grace Ambassador, South Africa Reini teaching an Ageless Grace class. Aging, Beauty, And Neuroplasticity! For me the Science of Neuroplasticity, or brain plasticity, is really about belief – the belief I hold about myself. A belief is formed when I…
See what others are saying about the Annual Retreat: What an amazing gathering of fun, creative, lively and talented women! I am still reverberating with the great connections, ideas, nurturing and collaboration that happened at the Retreat! This…
Sue Silcox was the first person in Australia to become an Educator after gaining Certification in Florida in November 2012. She is also the first, and only, trainer in Australia. (as of publication of this article.) Sue has been instrumental in building…
Tips for Engaging Lower Functioning Memory Care Clients with the Ageless Grace Program By: Denise Medved, Creator of Ageless Grace Note: These ideas and suggestions for working with Memory Care residents are based on my own personal experience working with clients who…
By: Lisa Haupert, Ageless Grace Trainer and Shameless Singing Vocal Coach Ageless Singing. Strong Singing. You singing. There is a given with aging. Every year that you are alive, you are a year older. That’s all. Most of the specifics about how we age are in…
Neuroplasticity’s Role in Keeping us Functionally Youthful and Engaging By Ageless Grace Educator Kathy Wolstenholme – Author of Juice! 7 skills for deepening the body mind connection (published August 2012, Cape Town, South Africa) Neuroplasticity Books Juice! 7 skills for deepening the body…
The joys and gifts I have received by being an Ageless Grace Educator and Trainer over the last few years are too many to count! My passion is working with older adults. Through the teachings of Ageless Grace I am able to live this…
Neuroplasticity, Age UK and Ageless Grace - How Ageless Grace, Age UK and the science of neuroplasticity are helping older people live fuller lives.
Ageless Grace at the Veterans Home provides an opportunity for the veterans to sit in a circle and connect to each other and staff. The movements are gentle movements, which incorporate range of motion and thinking about the movements, combined with music choreographed by Lucia…
This program is working! I wanted to share a story about one of my students who has MS. She is wheelchair bound and when she began our class 3 months ago had only the use of one arm. Currently, she is able to twist one…
Tips from Pola Rest, Ageless Grace Educator/Trainer, St. Paul Area Optimal brain function depends on water & other tips. 1. Remember to drink water, before and after doing your Ageless Grace! The brain needs water, and being dehydrated will negate some of the fabulous…
Ageless Grace Educator, Sharon Brewer (Richmond Metropolitan area), shares how she connects with her students. One of the most special parts of leading an Ageless Grace class for me is the connection with my students. Ways I connect with students: I thoroughly prepare for…
I like having fun, dancing and ‘messing around’. I’ve enjoyed having older friends all my life and am really pleased to have, with Ageless Grace, something fun and beneficial to share with older folk. Also, it’s great to see children benefit from the program –…
The Ageless Grace program has been in my life for nearly two years now. Within 24 hours of being Certified I held my first class at Age UK in Nottingham, in fact, the first class in the UK, and it is still going strong.
We are saddened to announce that Valerie Hunt, recipient of the 2013 Ageless Grace “Gracie” Award, died February 15th, 2014 at the age of 97. She exemplified the core values of Ageless Grace: living a life–whatever one’s age–of comfort and ease, with beauty and in…
By: Ageless Grace Trainer, Sue Silcox Get creative! You can exercise anywhere with Ageless Grace! You can exercise in your garden! Choosing Practice Time and Place – any time can be practice time: It’s not only my students who can find it challenging to fit in…