About the Author

Kristin Einberger has worked in the aging field for 35 years and has developed programs on Alzheimer’s respite, early memory loss, and brain fitness, among others. Currently she facilitates a number of brain fitness classes in a variety of settings and also facilitates various caregiver support groups. She is the co-author of a number of books dealing with early memory loss, including three published by Health Professions Press, two of which were recognized with Mature Media Awards. She has been a speaker at conferences nationwide including American Society on Aging, National Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, and the Brookdale Foundation. Her passion is to assist those with early memory loss in leading fulfilling lives in the most cognitively fit way possible.

Janelle Sellick, M.S., has been working with older adults for more than 10 years, teaching and developing programs for people with memory loss. She currently facilitates Brain Boosters and mental fitness classes. Janelle has presented at dozens of local, state, and national conferences on topics related to memory, caregiving, and aging. She is the author of the book Traditions: Improving Quality of Life in Caregiving, and co-author of the popular Strengthen Your Mind series of activity books for people with early memory loss. She also co-authored How to Develop an Early Memory Loss Program for the Brookdale Foundation and has written articles for many local publications.

Reviews

"Impressively well written, organized and presented, 'Brain Flexers: Games and Activities to Strengthen Memory' will prove to be an enduringly useful and popular addition to personal, professional, community, and academic library collections. Indeed, no senior citizen center should be without a copy of 'Brain Flexers' and it would be an invaluable addition to Alzheimer's and Adult Memory Loss supplemental studies reading lists."-- (08/19/2015)

"In Brain Flexers, Kristin Einberger and Janelle Sellick provide an easy to follow, comprehensive resource of enjoyable cognitive exercises that tap in to a diverse range of capabilities and challenges, for adults wishing to enhance mental funtioning. This book has an array of options to consider, from questions that elicit a quick one word response, to group exerciese and longer discussion points, all promoting socialization while working multiple areas of the brain. There is truly something here that will appeal to everyone. Especially appreciated are the suggestions for leaders at the beginning of each section that clearly describes the benefts, and provides hints on how to use the materials in a way that elicits the best response. If one section has a particularly robust reaction from participants, ideas for expanding on the subject matter are provided. This is a perfect tool for engaging participants with fun exercises that flex multiple areas of memory and cognition, while also promoting social engagement."-- (04/01/2015)

"The worksheets in Brain Flexers are perfect for activity and recreation professionals to make copies to use in a group setting or individually with residents or clients. [Also], family members can use the variety of games and activities with their loved ones with early memory loss, and use themselves."-- (03/09/2018)