Brainy Health and Lifestyle Medicine

Presented by Lynn Steffes

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Video Runtime: 102 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 60 Minutes

Brainy health and fitness through Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence-based approach designed for providers interested in offering a program where prescribed exercise, nutrition and wellness intersect to help people proactively manage their brain health. We will outline the evidence for specific exercise prescription to improve brain health. We will also explore the role of simple nutritional, sleep & stress management wellness education. In addition, we will share the role of brain training and cognitive challenges in creating optimal performance at any age.

Meet your instructor

Lynn Steffes

Lynn Steffes, PT, DPT, is President/Consultant of Steffes & Associates, a rehabilitation consulting service. She provides consulting services to rehab providers nationwide, enabling countless providers to achieve optimum success in the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care to their patients/clients. Dr. Steffes is…

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Chapters & learning objectives

What is Brain Fitness?

1. What is Brain Fitness?

This chapter will outline what brain fitness is and who would best benefit from Brain Fitness Programming. Including both wellness clients and individuals with at risk factors.

Exploring Brainy Lifestyle Assessments

2. Exploring Brainy Lifestyle Assessments

Explore ways to determine baseline performance and lifestyle measures that create awareness among clients and create a motivating starting place.

Considerations of Brainy Lifestyle Exercise Prescriptions

3. Considerations of Brainy Lifestyle Exercise Prescriptions

Discover a Brainy Lifestyle program that engages clients in prescribed and coached physical exercise program. Both aerobic exercise and strength training contribute to better brain fitness.

Wrapping up Brainy Wellness Education in Your Program

4. Wrapping up Brainy Wellness Education in Your Program

Explore an overview of Lifestyle choices in stress management, sleep management, dietary choices as they contribute to brain health.