Session Structure

Our sessions follow a thoughtful format that balances consistency with variety, creating a familiar yet engaging experience each week. This structure is for both group and individual settings. We provide all necessary materials, and leave them so that our clients can continue to do them with their caregivers when volunteers are not present.

1. Warm Welcome & Social Check-In

Each session begins with friendly greetings, casual conversations, and lighthearted discussions about current events or personal interests. This helps participants feel safe, seen, and socially connected from the very start.

2. “Brain Gym” Core Activities

This is the heart of our program. During this segment, participants are guided through interactive, multisensory activities designed to stimulate memory, movement, and emotion.

Rather than being confined to a single category, most activities are intentionally blended to engage multiple areas of cognition and physical function at once. For example, a music-based game may also involve light physical coordination and memory recall, while a shape-sorting task might incorporate storytelling and social interaction.

Core elements include:

Memory-Stimulating Games – Puzzles, association tasks, word recall, brain teasers, and familiar games like tic-tac-toe, designed to encourage mental engagement.
Physical Activities – Gentle motor exercises using pool noodles, bean bags, cups, and other simple tools to support coordination and mobility.
Music-Based Interaction – Songs, rhythm exercises, and guided movement that spark emotional responses and help unlock long-term memories.

3. Reflection & Wrap-Up

Each session ends with words of encouragement, high fives, and a reflective moment in which we ask participants about the activities they enjoyed most. Our team then evaluates engagement levels and uses this feedback to further personalize and improve future sessions.