MDR Your Brain Health Matters

10/16/2026

🧠 Small, everyday choices can make a big difference for your brain!

WebMD recently shared a helpful look at what affects our long-term brain health, and the encouraging news is that many of these factors are within our control. Here are a few brain-healthy habits worth embracing:

🌿 Keep your heart healthy. Good blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar support good blood flow to the brain.
🥗 Fill your plate with fruits and veggies alongside your favorite proteins.
😴 Protect your sleep with a soothing bedtime routine and regular hours.
🚶 Stay active and keep moving every day.
🤝 Stay connected! Spending time with friends and community is one of the best gifts you can give your brain.

That last one is at the heart of what we do at MDR. Our no-cost Your Brain Health Matters program brings people together for brain fitness, games, chair exercise, crafts, shared memories and lunch with friends. 🌴

Read the full WebMD article here: https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/ss/slideshow-raise-chances-dementia

Want to learn more about joining us? Send us a message or give us a call. We’d love to welcome you!

📬 Stay in the loop! Sign up for our Brain Health Newsletter by visiting our website: MDRyourbrainhealthmatters.org

Do you know the things that make you more likely to develop dementia and what you can do about them? WebMD can tell you things you should know.

10/14/2026

☕💜 **You're Invited: MDR Memory Café!** 💜☕

📅 **Tuesday, October 20**
🕜 **1:30 – 3:00 PM**
📍 **MDR Ch*****ne Center for Brain Health**
40 S. Heathwood Drive, Building B, 2nd Floor, Suite F, Marco Island

Join us for our next Memory Café! It's a warm, welcoming social gathering for people living with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment or other brain health changes, along with a care partner, family member or friend. Enjoy friendly conversation, connection and a relaxing afternoon together.

✨ **Free to attend**
✨ **No diagnosis needed**
✨ **Meets the third Tuesday of every month**

You need to register in advance because space is limited.

📞 **To learn more or reserve your place, call MDR Your Brain Health Matters at (239) 388-4134**
🔗 https://www.marcodementiarespite.org/memory-cafe

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10/12/2026

Stay curious. Stay informed. Keep brain health top of mind! 🧠

MDR regularly shares Brain Health Updates featuring current research, helpful information and practical ways to support cognitive well-being throughout life.

Explore the latest updates—and check back often for new information:

https://www.marcodementiarespite.org/research

10/11/2026

We're excited to share some news! 🧠
MDR Your Brain Health Matters is launching Aging Matters, a new monthly educational series for the Marco Island and South Naples community. Each session will explore the questions many of us have about aging and how to live a brain-healthy lifestyle.

Thank you to Coastal Breeze News for sharing our story. Read the full article here:

MDR Your Brain Health Matters will take another step in expanding its program offerings with the kickoff of its new monthly Aging Matters educational series, designed to address concerns the Marco Island and South Naples community may have about aging and living a brain health lifestyle.

10/09/2026

Make the most of every doctor’s visit. 💙

On The Caregiver’s Journey, hosts Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster welcome MDR’s Dr. Paul Nussbaum to share four practical tips for caregivers supporting someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.

Listen here: https://thecaregiversjourney.org/72-getting-the-most-out-of-doctors-visits-four-essential-tips-alzheimers-and-other-dementias/

We’re sharing insights about how to rethink your role at medical appointments from Dr. Paul Nussbaum, a clinical neuropsychologist and founder of the Brain Health Center. Dr. Nussbaum has spent d

10/08/2026

Join us this Tuesday, October 13, for an engaging conversation about brain health across the lifespan.

Brain health is shaped by the choices we make throughout life.

In this conversation, Stephanie Bean, MDR’s Operations Director, joins Dr. Paul Nussbaum, Chair of the MDR Ch*****ne Center for Brain Health and Director of the Memory Assessment Center, to introduce Aging Matters, MDR’s new monthly educational series.

Dr. Nussbaum’s presentation, “Brain Health Across the Lifespan,” is Tuesday, October 13, from 1–3 p.m.

📍 MDR Your Brain Health Matters Office – Ch*****ne Center for Brain Health
40 South Heathwood Drive, NCH Building B, 2nd Floor
Marco Island, FL

Call (239) 388-4134 to sign up.

10/07/2026

Okay…now we need to know what was just said! 😂

The expressions, the laughter and the shared moments are what make time together at MDR so much fun. Wrong answers are welcome—but boring conversations are not!

What do you think they were talking about? Tell us below! 👇

10/05/2026

Look at these friendly faces! 😊

There’s nothing better than spending time together, sharing a few laughs and making new memories. Friendship and connection are always on the agenda at MDR!

Who makes your day a little brighter? Tag them below! 💙

10/02/2026

Let the friendly competition begin! 🧠🎲

Brain games make exercising the mind feel like play. From memory and problem-solving to focus and quick thinking, every challenge brings an opportunity to learn, laugh and celebrate together.

Join us at our next Memory Café for engaging activities, conversation and connection!
Stay tuned for dates and times. 😀😀

10/01/2026

🧠 Aging Matters: Brain Health Across the Lifespan
MDR Your Brain Health Matters is launching a new monthly Aging Matters educational series!

📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:00 p.m.
📍 MDR Your Brain Health Matters Office
Ch*****ne Center for Brain Health
40 South Heathwood Dr., NCH Building B, 2nd Floor
Marco Island, FL — adjacent to the new NCH Urgent Care

Featured Speaker: Dr. Paul Nussbaum
Dr. Paul Nussbaum, Chair of the MDR Ch*****ne Center for Brain Health and Director of the Memory Assessment Center (MAC) for MDR, will present:
“Brain Health Across the Lifespan”

Dr. Nussbaum is an internationally recognized leader in brain health, neuropsychologist, and board-certified clinical and geropsychologist. He is also an adjunct Professor of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a renowned speaker and educator on brain health.

🧠 Learn About the 5 Pillars of Brain Health
Dr. Nussbaum's Brain Health Lifestyle® focuses on five important pillars:
🏃 Physical Activity
🧩 Mental Stimulation
🤝 Socialization
🙏 Spirituality
🥗 Nutrition

Join Us!
There is no cost to attend, but space is limited. Registration closes on October 12.
📞 Register: (239) 388-4134
📧 Email: [email protected]
Come learn how brain health can be supported across every stage of life.