Unlocking Brain Fitness: Keys to Dementia Prevention

Unlocking Brain Fitness: Keys to Dementia Prevention

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Learn How to Reduce Your Risk

You can reduce your risk of dementia by up to 70% by making simple lifestyle changes. Our KEYS program shows you how!

This 10-week, evidence-based program provides you with tools and resources to reduce your risk of developing dementia. Participants will also individual coaching sessions with a Registered Dietitian, Geriatric Pharmacist, YMCA Fitness Consultant, and a Health Coach. 

This program covers how to:

  • Eat well
  • Get moving
  • Sleep Enough
  • Take the right medications
  • Address chronic diseases
  • Stay sharp
  • Be social
  • Keep hydrated
  • Stress resilience
  • Hear well

Registration is now open for both in-person and virtual classes.

Offered In Person or Virtually at These Locations:

Walnut Creek Family YMCA

948 73rd St. West Des Moines, 50265 Get Directions 515-224-1888 Branch Hours
MON: 5 am - 9 pm
TUE: 5 am - 9 pm
WED: 5 am - 9 pm
THU: 5 am - 9 pm
FRI: 5 am - 8 pm
SAT: 6 am - 4 pm
SUN: 8 am - 4 pm
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Wellmark YMCA

501 Grand Ave Des Moines, 50309 Get Directions 515-282-9622 Branch Hours
MON: 5 am - 9 pm
TUE: 5 am - 9 pm
WED: 5 am - 9 pm
THU: 5 am - 9 pm
FRI: 5 am - 8 pm
SAT: 7 am - 4 pm
SUN: 9 am - 4 pm
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John R. Grubb Community YMCA

1611 11th St. Des Moines, 50314 Get Directions 515-246-0791 Branch Hours
MON: 9 am - 7 pm
TUE: 9 am - 7 pm
WED: 9 am - 7 pm
THU: 9 am - 7 pm
FRI: 9 am - 7 pm
SAT: 7 am - 2 pm
SUN: Closed
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Waukee Family YMCA

210 N. Warrior Lane Waukee, 50263 Get Directions 515-987-9996 Branch Hours
MON: 5 am - 9 pm
TUE: 5 am - 9 pm
WED: 5 am - 9 pm
THU: 5 am - 9 pm
FRI: 5 am - 8 pm
SAT: 6 am - 6 pm
SUN: 8 am - 4 pm
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