Shows
Rethinking Aging Club PodcastSleep Health with Roger Anunsen, Natasha Chu, Lauren Duffell, Ramiro Maldonado and Patrick MorrisThis episode focused on Sleep Health Products. Natasha Chu from StimScience introduced Somni, a neurotechnology headband that enhances sleep using personalized brain stimulation, reducing time to fall asleep as well as tossing and turning.Lauren Duffel, a sleep coach, emphasized sleep hygiene tips and the benefits of wearables like the Oura Ring. Ramiro Maldonado discussed the Nobi Smart Lamp, which uses circadian light to improve sleep and fall prevention. Patrick Morris from gugu Sleep in Japan, shared insights on sleep deprivation and the company's mission to promote better sleep through comfortable mat...
2024-09-0455 min
Rethinking Aging Club PodcastSleep Health with Roger Anunsen, Dave Gibson, Caroline Laurenson, Bill Uniowski, Daan van der WerfWe hosted a great discussion on sleep health with these chapters.Roger Anunsen gave us a sleep health overview pointing out the significant value of Matthew Walker’s 2017 book “Why We Sleep” and his 2019 Ted Talk “Sleep Your Brain's Superpower”.Dave Gibson provided a helpful description of what biological factors change affecting our ability to get the sleep we need as we age. Anunsen and Gibson on biphasic sleep.Caroline Laurenson spoke about how the Kindspace app library has lots of bite sized actionable sleep hygiene tips. wellness activities and a package of...
2024-08-1944 min
The Senior Journal2-11-23: The Brain Guys! Roger Anunsen and Michael Patterson Co-Founders of MINDRAMP ConsultingWhat is the difference between the male and female brain 🧠… of course it is vast but we are going into a deep dive on the brain health benefits to both and why need to understand both! Understanding our brains is the first step to healthy brain health and with our Brain Consultants from Mind Ramp we are going to explore this realm that will only help to inform you with knowledge and know us POWER … zoomed into the OSJ Studios from California and Portland are Michael Patterson & Roger Anunsen from MINDRAMP.org
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2023-02-1150 minThe Senior Journal7-23-22: The Brain Guys Roger Anunsen and Michael Patterson – Brain Experts!We ZOOMED in The Brain 🧠 Guys from California and Oregon… And posed this question to them … What is Burn 🔥 Out? We all experienced it at some point in our lives and sometimes more than once … where does it come from and how can we combat or challenge it to teach us something vitally good as our love for Pie??!?!!! It definitely is a part of life and can teach as many lessons if our perspective is right on!!
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05 AM on 96.9FM The Eagle. In studio: My two favorit...
2022-07-2349 min
THRIVING IN TIMES OF STRUGGLECREATIVE AGING: Creative MaturityComments? Send me a text message.Creative Maturity is creativity that blossoms because of age and experience. There is a pervasive myth that creativity is the domain of the young and diminishes with age. This is yet another ageist stereotype that needs to be dispelled. We discuss how creativity can be enriched by experience and the development of a full portfolio of useful routines. We discuss the role that Gene Cohen played in confronting the myth that “you can’t teach old dogs new tricks,” and his development of the creative aging movement. This epi...
2022-05-0219 minTHRIVING IN TIMES OF STRUGGLELONGEVITY: An Avocation Makes Retirement More MeaningfulComments? Send me a text message.I once read a sound piece of advice that said we need an "avocation" to provide us with a sense of meaning and purpose when we retire. As I was writing an article about this idea I realized that - for me - an avocation is required, but not sufficient. In addition to an avocation, I need an audience. I need someone who shares my passion and interest in the art and science of aging. My MINDRAMP colleague, Roger Anunsen fills this role for me. This podcast is a r...
2022-03-1110 minThe Senior Journal5-29-21: Roger Anunsen and Michael Patterson – Brain Experts!What is Burn 🔥 Out … We all experienced it at some points in our lives and sometimes more then once … where does it come from and how can we combat or challenge it to teach us something vitally good as our love for Pie??!?!!! It definitely is a part of life and can teach as many lessons if our perspective is right on!!
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. In studio: My two favorite Brain 🧠 Guys Roger Anunsen and Michael Patterson does an excellent and Fantastic job in help...
2021-07-2749 minThe Senior Journal4-10-21: Michael Paterson & Roger Anunsen of MINDRAMPWhat is Burn 🔥 Out and What are the Warning Signs? The 🧠 Brain Guys – (top left) Michael Paterson & (bottom) Rodger Anunsen of MINDRAMP.org are Going to Talk to us About; “What Kind of People are Most Vulnerable to Burnout? This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, we Zoomed Michael in from LA California and Roger in from Portland Oregon!
Tune in this Saturday at 9:05am on KZLS The Eagle 🦅 1640am and Educate Yourself!
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Michael C. Patterson is a scholar, educator and speaker who develops programs to promote successful aging, brain health, creativity and...
2021-07-2751 minThe Senior Journal2-20-21: MINDRAMP.org-The Brain Guys and VillagesOKC – Exec Director Marilyn OlsonIt is a all “Zoomed” into The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM…We Might Be Snowed in but This FUN Show Must Go On! We Are Collaborating with MINDRAMP.org (The Brain Guys) top left; Roger Anunsen bottom left; Michael Patterson and (top right) VillagesOKC – Executive Director: Marilyn Olson are Talking About MINDRAMP Academy Hosted by VillagesOKC.org!!!
Special Discount Code Word: “Robin” to Attend This Virtual 5 Week Brain Healthy Program! *email: info@villagesokc.org
BTW – top right is the “OSJ Radio” Producer “Jake Robnett” Producing from his Home’s Coat Clos...
2021-07-2750 minTHRIVING IN TIMES OF STRUGGLEBRAIN HEALTH: One Hen, Two Ducks: The Power of PlayComments? Send me a text message.My partner, Roger Anunsen, learned the power of play years ago when he was unexpectedly hired as an Activity Director at an assisted living community. He was assigned to run a Sit & Be Fit class and his elderly students seemed bored out of their minds. To liven things up, Roger got them reciting an elaborate tongue-twister (One hen, Two ducks, etc.) that his nana used to play with him. Sit & Be Fit was never the same. This early foray into mental stimulation got Roger interested in the brain and how...
2021-05-3114 min
N2CreativeAgingAn interview with Roger Anunsen on brain health and happinessRoger Anunsen of MINDRAMP shares his story starting as a trials and farmers lawyer to van driver of an assisted living facility and what led to his global sensation as a neuroscience and holistic instructor, author, speaker and consultant on ways to develop a sharper mind. His insights on the importance of creative aging and what’s happening in senior care provides a captivating awareness we all need to know. Roger and Michael C. Patterson formed MINDRAMP CONSULTING, along with their podcast, and have co-authored several inspiring books on brain and cognitive health. Roger was a featured speaker on TEDx Ta...
2020-09-2538 minTHRIVING IN TIMES OF STRUGGLE#6 - VCAD - Best Practices for Effective Activities for Older AdultsComments? Send me a text message.This podcast explores some of the important principles that make activities for older adults effective and engaging What factors contribute to making activities with older adults engaging and fun?What kind of activities promote health and protect against dementia? Roger Anunsen, co-founder of MINDRAMP, developed an activity approach called MemAerobics that was shown, in a randomized-controlled trial, to ramp up the cognitive function and mood of participants when compared to a control group. Even better, these activities were engaging and fun! MemAerobics was the early foundation for the Cognitive Act...
2020-04-0413 minTHRIVING IN TIMES OF STRUGGLE#19 - VCAD Case Study - Fun Food ActivitiesComments? Send me a text message.Roger Anunsen (co-founder of MINDRAMP) recently invented a virtual activity for Senior Living Communities called The Mystery Dish. It uses in-room food service to conduct an engaging guessing game about food that can involve everyone in the community. The idea is now being tested, in association with Executive Chef Darin Leonardson, in a number of communities. The Mystery Dish reminded Roger of two other food-based activities he invented as part of his research validated activity program called MemAerobics. All of these food-based ideas promote sensory acuity, mindfulness and fun. ...
2020-03-1306 minTHRIVING IN TIMES OF STRUGGLE#22 - VCAD CASE STUDY ANALYSIS - One For AllComments? Send me a text message.Roger Anunsen’s most effective programs started with a focus on the specific needs of a single individual and then expanded to engage and involve a much broader community. Support the showIf you want to support this work, click above, subscribe to the MINDRAMP Podcast, or sign up for the free Flourish As You Age newsletter for reviews of current research, reflections, updates, and special extras from my book-in-progress
2020-03-1006 minTHRIVING IN TIMES OF STRUGGLE#26 - VCAD - SavoringComments? Send me a text message.Roger Anunsen shares his thoughts about the brain health benefits of learning to savor life’s simple pleasures. Support the showIf you want to support this work, click above, subscribe to the MINDRAMP Podcast, or sign up for the free Flourish As You Age newsletter for reviews of current research, reflections, updates, and special extras from my book-in-progress
2020-03-0605 minTHRIVING IN TIMES OF STRUGGLECOVID CABIN FEVER: The Silver Lining to Coronavirus Cabin FeverComments? Send me a text message.Cabin Fever may be a useful metaphor for the psychological impact of staying at home and social distancing during the COVID-19 epidemic. The common symptoms of cabin fever are either being stir-crazy (agitation and irritability) or withdrawal and depression. In this podcast, MINDRAMP's co-founders discuss how their methods to promote brain health and mental flourishing can be useful in combatting the negative psychological effects of coronavirus cabin fever. The podcast consists of excerpts from a radio interview Roger Anunsen and Michael C. Patterson had with Robin Gunn, editor of t...
2020-02-2733 minTHRIVING IN TIMES OF STRUGGLECOVID CABIN FEVER: Helping Older Adults Cope and Thrive Amid Coronavirus Cabin FeverComments? Send me a text message.How are organizations that serve older adults keeping in touch and staying engaged with clients and prospects? How are they using virtual communication methods to help their people cope with coronavirus induced cabin fever? This podcast episode pulls excerpts from a radio interview by host Robin Gunn on her Oklahoma Senior Journal radio program. Joining Robin by conference call are Julie David with Concordia Life Plan Community and Marilyn Olsen, Executive Director of Villages Oklahoma City along with Roger Anunsen and Michael C. Patterson from MINDRAMP Consulting.Su...
2020-02-2530 minTHRIVING IN TIMES OF STRUGGLECOVID CABIN FEVER: MINDRAMP's Virtual Cognitive Activity Design project.Comments? Send me a text message.This special episode features clips from a radio interview conducted by Robin Gun for her radio show in Oklahoma city. MINDRAMP co-founders Roger Anunsen and Michael C. Patterson are featured monthly on Gunn's Oklahoma Senior Journal, discussing various aspects of positive aging and brain health. This episode focuses on MINDRAMP's Virtual Cognitive Activity Design project (VCAD), which MINDRAMP is now offering for free on our website at www.mindramp.or. The project is designed to help professional and family caregivers to continue serving older adults within the stay-at-home constraints i...
2020-02-2549 min