The YMCA of San Diego County is a cherished nationwide nonprofit with a vision for all members to strengthen a healthy spirit, mind, and body so all can thrive. The YMCA of San Diego County is the largest YMCA branch in the nation, serving nearly 400,000 San Diego County residents and employing more than 3,500 people. The Y serves people of all ages, providing childcare to babies as young as six weeks old to their oldest living members, well into their nineties!
Through various programs and services focused on healthy living, the YMCA of San Diego County brings together children, adults, and families across San Diego. The organization provides the support and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for members of all ages. One of the primary focuses of the Mission Valley YMCA is serving their 55+ older adult members. This branch hosts many activities and programs tailored to the unique needs of older adults.
Keep reading to learn about educational, community-building events at Mission Valley Y during Brain Health Week 2023.
Brain Health Week Events at the Mission Valley YMCA
As the nation's leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community, the Y believes strong communities are possible only when we invest in one another and our own health. Participating in Brain Health Week is one of the ways the Mission Valley YMCA serves its 55+ members and their families.
Click here to register for any of the events listed below.
- Healthy Living for your Brain — Tuesday, June 20 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm: Learn what research has shown about lifestyle choices that may help keep your brain and body healthy as you age.
- Game Day — Wednesday, June 21 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Play Scrabble and work on puzzles with others.
- Alzheimer's Information and Awareness Table — Thursday, June 22 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Learn about Alzheimer's and get educational materials at the Alzheimer's Association table. Wear purple to support the Longest Day — the summer solstice, when people from across the world fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through a fundraising activity of their choice.
- 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's — Thursday, June 22 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm: Alzheimer's and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking, and behavior that interfere with daily life. Join us to learn ten common warning signs and what to watch for yourself and others.
- Haiku — Friday, June 23 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm: Exercise your brain and learn to write a haiku — a Japanese poem expressing thoughts and feelings.
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