Learning the Ropes for Living with MCI®
Learning the Ropes for Living with MCI® is a program that supports people living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and their partners in care.
To learn more and to register, please contact Wellness and Early Stage Coordinator, Melissa Ricciuto, at 905-687-6856 ext. 543 or click here to request more information.
Program Description
Learning the Ropes for Living with MCI® is a 6-week evidence-based program developed by Baycrest Health Sciences that supports people living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The program focuses on optimizing brain health through:
- Memory training: Practical in-session and take-home exercises aimed at improving everyday remembering, such as memory for names, appointments, location of items, and things to do.
- Lifestyle choices: Learn how stress, diet, and leisure activities influence memory ability.
- Family and social support: Build your social network of support among peers and discover approaches for effectively supporting a family member or friend living with MCI.
Partners in care are invited to join Learning the Ropes for Living with MCI® in a separate group to learn more about how to support someone living with MCI.
Who can participate
Learning the Ropes for Living with MCI® is a program for persons living with MCI and a care partner.
What is mild cognitive impairment (MCI)?
MCI refers to cognitive decline, commonly involving memory, that is greater than expected for age but does not significantly impact independence in carrying out daily activities. MCI represents the risk of future dementia. The overarching goal of Learning the Ropes is to reduce this risk by delaying or perhaps even preventing dementia.