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Is Super Noggin the same as a brain gym? |
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Not really. Most activities that label themselves a "brain gym" or offer "brain aerobics" focus on brain teasers and puzzles. Super Noggin focuses on brain healthy lifestyles that contribute to mental fitness AND on offering mentally stimulating activities that are socially based.
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Is Super Noggin a dementia prevention program? |
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Dementia can be caused by many factors. Alcohol dementia, cardiovascular dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other types of dementia have different causes. The best way to lower your risk for any type of dementia is to be physically healthy, socially engaged, and mentally active. The Super Noggin program includes everything we now know about how to live a brain-healthy lifestyle.
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Can Super Noggin lead to cognitive enhancement or cognitive rehabilitation? |
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Definitely! Many participants in the program have told us they feel sharper and more interested in trying new things. One man said, "I could almost feel the wires reconnecting."
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What is Super Noggin? |
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Super Noggin is a fun, energizing program that helps adults take greater control of their brain fitness by combining a unique blend of instruction, motivation, and brain exercises, along with healthy living tips. Super Noggin is the perfect complement to any health plan or fitness plan.
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What do Super Noggin members receive? |
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Super Noggin members have access to a wide variety of benefits, including:
- A trained Super Noggin Instructor at each location to introduce you to Super Noggin, help you get started, keep you motivated, and track your progress
- Super Noggin educational workshops
- Regularly scheduled activities
- A Super Noggin Notebook with a year's worth of brain challenges and a personal tracking chart to measure progress
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Is Super Noggin a credible program? |
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Super Noggin is the nation’s leading brain fitness program designed exclusively for adults. Super Noggin is the only national program utilizing state-of-the-art neuroscience research with hands on training and motivation. Our approach is compatible with the ICAA Wellness Model. Regular participation in the program has been shown to improve memory in participants.
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Does my health plan offer Super Noggin? |
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The Super Noggin concept is a relatively new one, but health plans, retirement communities, fitness centers, and others are rapidly jumping on board. Ask your health plan representative if they cover Super Noggin. If not, ask them to consider covering it. But you can always enroll on your own and pay the fee yourself.
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How do I start using Super Noggin? |
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Enrolling is easy. Just stop by a Super Noggin participating location – the friendly staff will take care of the rest. If you are a member of a participating plan, be sure to bring your health plan ID with you. Contact us to find a Super Noggin location in your area.
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What is a Super Noggin Instructor? |
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Super Noggin Instructors are employees of the participating locations. As experts in adult wellness, they are the most qualified people to assist you with enrollment, tours and equipment orientation. In addition to assuring quality and service, the Super Noggin Instructor serves as a contact for you – answering questions and helping to make sure you always feel comfortable and welcome.
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Will my location be handicap accessible? |
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Most participating locations are wheelchair accessible, but full handicap accessibility cannot be guaranteed at every location. We suggest you call the location before you visit.
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I'm a little nervous about attending a class. What should I expect? Do I need to bring anything? |
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First, expect to have fun! Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. If you require reading glasses or a hearing aide, be sure to bring them. Talk to one of the friendly staff at the front desk. They’ll help you enroll, give you a class schedule and familiarize you with the location.
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Why isn’t there a location near my house? |
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Not every health plan, retirement community, and fitness provider participates in Super Noggin. In fact, to partner with Super Noggin, each location has to go through an extensive interview process to ensure they are able to provide the level of access, guidance and support that we (and our members) expect.
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Can I recommend a location in my area? |
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Absolutely. Just contact your health plan’s customer service department and give them the name and address of the fitness location and tell them that you’d like for them to offer Super Noggin. Recommended locations are considered case-by-case.
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Who teaches the classes? |
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The Super Noggin program is led by Certified Super Noggin Instructors (CSNIs) who undergo education and training to qualify for certification.
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My health plan doesn’t offer Super Noggin – can I still take Super Noggin classes? |
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Yes. Members of Medicare Advantage plans that don’t offer Super Noggin can still take Super Noggin classes. But to do so, they will need to purchase a basic membership at the participating fitness center.
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What else does Super Noggin offer? |
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Super Noggin is a great opportunity for you to participate in social events and get to know other people in your own community. Many of our members become lifelong friends – some have even met their spouse through one of our programs. Plus, there are chances to hear guest speakers, learn about nutrition and more.
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