PENDLETON - The Morrow and Umatilla Retired Educators Association is holding its first meeting of the new school year Wednesday, and the public is welcome to benefit from MUREA's guest.
Roger Anunsen is the creator of MemAerobics - a cognitive intervention program that doesn't rely on the computer. Originally a lawyer, Anunsen left his career and entered the field of age and memory.
From his observations while the activities director at assisted living facilities, Anunsen found a method to exercise older brains.
His program has been a success. He was appointed as a voting delegate to the 2005 White House Conference on Aging. He has also made presentations at the Joint Conference of American Society on Aging and the National Council on Aging.
"The ripple effect of your presentation will continue to touch and benefit many people," Judy McKellar, executive director of the Oregon chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, wrote following on one of his sessions.
The MUREA "Thank God I'm Retired" meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in the Community Room of Pendleton City Hall.
The brain wellness workshop, "Memory and Aging: Taking Action Today," will be held from 1-3:30 p.m.; and "Jump Starting Mature Minds" will be from 6:30-8 p.m. Both sessions are also in the Community Room and there is no charge. Lona Odom of MUREA said everyone is welcome to attend, but reminds people seating is limited.
He also speaks at many regional seminars and conferences. He'll be giving two seminars for MUREA.
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