Mental calisthenics proving a boon for the aging

From: The Record (Bergen County, NJ) | Date: February 18, 2007| Author: JUDITH GRAHAM, CHICAGO TRIBUNE | Copyright information


The Record (Bergen County, NJ)

02-18-2007


Mental calisthenics proving a boon for the aging
By JUDITH GRAHAM, CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Date: 02-18-2007, Sunday
Section: LIVING
Edtion: All Editions


Betty Hall, 85, jumped at the chance to take a "brain fitness" class at her senior living complex in Wheaton, Ill., when the program started in late November.

"I thought my brain could use a little help," said Hall, who lives independently but worr...

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