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Wits Workout
Are you age 60+ and looking to stay cognitively sharp while socializing and having fun?
Wits Workout is a peer-reviewed, pilot-tested brain health resource tool developed to assist leaders who provides programs for older adults in community settings.
Research shows that intellectual challenge and social connectedness are several factors that contribute to brain health throughout life. Wits Workout provides purposeful opportunities for older adults to engage intellectually and increase their socialization through ongoing group participation.
This is a fun-filled and challenging 1-hour program for 6-weeks. Run as a competition with intellectual challenges; participants can expect to compete in groups, partners, as individuals. This program is excellent for seniors ages 60+.
Activities address:
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Short-term memory
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Long-term memory
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Immediate recalling
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Aging as it relates to brain health
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Diet as it relates to brain health
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Socialization
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Exercise
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Stress management
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Sensory memory
Presented by the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension
Related LibGuide: Wellness by Delaware Libraries
- Dates & Times:
- 10:30am - 11:30am, Thursday, November 6, 2025
10:30am - 11:30am, Thursday, November 13, 2025
10:30am - 12:30pm, Thursday, December 4, 2025
10:30am - 12:30pm, Friday, December 12, 2025
- Location:
- Community Room (Small)
- Library:
- Hockessin Public Library
- Audience:
- Adults Older Adults
- Categories:
- Health and Wellness