Healthy Minds
About Healthy Minds
This 12-session program is an evidence-based Cognitive Stimulation Therapy program to help those experiencing mood symptoms associated with cognitive impairment. You will experience a range of therapies including: Reality Orientation Therapy, Validation Therapy, Reminiscence Therapy, Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy and Multi-Sensory Stimulation. It is designed to provide improvement to wellbeing and mood through behavioural methods and education
This program may be suitable for you if:
- You are not feeling enjoyment from your usual activities and would like to learn strategies to improve your mood.
- You are having difficulty with your memory and are having a hard time adjusting to the change.
- You would like to learn strategies to manage cognitive changes.
- You have been feeling more isolated recently and would like to improve your confidence and social connections.
Program content
- Benefits of Physical Activity
- Music and the Brain
- Reminiscence
- Healthy Eating
- Understanding the Brain
- Memory Strategies
- The Benefits of Creativity
- Falls Prevention
- Sleep Hygiene
- Loneliness and Socialisation
- Relaxation
What you will experience
Throughout this program you will participate in group sessions lead by two qualified Allied Health Professionals. Participants will be supported to engage in group activities challenging different areas of the brain. You will be encouraged to share your experiences each week through reflective discussion aiding to improve socialisation and communication. Skills and strategies will be discussed and practiced each week to improve mood and wellbeing
Treatment objectives
Objective 1
Understanding Physical Health – learn about the link between physical health, mental health and cognitive ability. You will make a plan to improve your physical health including exercise, healthy eating and cognitive stimulation activities.
Objective 2
Understanding the Brain – learn how the brain works and what you can do to improve and maintain brain health.
Objective 3
Memory Strategies – learn internal and external memory strategies to implement in daily life to reduce memory related stress.
Objective 4
Relaxation – learn a wide range of relaxation strategies and activities to address stress and anxiety.
Objective 5
Socialisation and Loneliness – gain an understanding of the impact of loneliness and mood in older age and make a plan to combat it.
What's included
Education
To develop or refine new skills and strategies.
Workbooks
To guide you though education, reflection and exercises designed to tackle your symptoms.
Action Plans
Step-by-step activities to help you put new skills into practice.
Extra Resources
Tools to help you overcome common challenges.
Check-ins
Support between treatments to help keep things on track.
Progress Tracking
Questionnaires to help you monitor your symptoms and/or progress.
How to get started
For you to access this program, we need a valid referral from a medical practitioner to a psychiatrist with admission rights to Robina Private Hospital. Referrals can be sent via our website, www.robinaprivate.com.au, or directly to the private practice. General enquiries about this program can be made by calling 07 5665 5100.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost?
Participants are admitted as a day patient and as such, can claim their attendance via their health fund. Privately paying is also an option. We ask that patients confirm any applicable out-of-pocket excess or gap costs directly with Robina Private Hospital by calling 07 5665 5100.
Who will find this program helpful?
This program would be beneficial for people over 50 years of age who are experiencing adjustment difficulties, anxiety and/or depression related to mild cognitive impairment and mild to moderate dementia.
When does this treatment start, and how long does it take?
This treatment is designed to be completed within 12 weeks. Participants will attend one session per week from 9:00am to 2:30pm. Morning tea and lunch is provided. The treatment can be started any week of the year and is for admitted patients only.
