Minds Matter PLLC

04/13/2026

At The Empowerment Project this month we visited Optimal Performance . Thank you to Samantha Wipf and Kelsey Rolfes for presenting on pelvic floor health, strength/balance and so much more to our group!

We also took a deeper dive into the heart metrics assessed during the participants' initial brain health evaluations. It’s so important to understand how much mental health impacts brain health.

Interested in starting another Empowerment Project group? Email me at: tiffany@mindsmatter.life to explore options!

Optimal Performance Tiffany Hoeft @ rate variability

04/11/2026

An optimistic attitude is shown to decrease risk of dementia by as much as 15 percent in a 14-year study by the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

It’s crazy how much our thoughts impact our brain health. Look for the silver lining in something and find a reason to smile today. Your future brain will thank you!

04/10/2026

You don’t just come in to Minds Matter to hear that you have problems, you come here to get solutions. In this guy’s case he made some lifestyle changes and put in the work. He moved from range of “dementia” to “mild cognitive impairment “ on testing. He now can drive. He now can manage his own medications. He doesn’t need to rely on his family. Life is full of choices, sometimes we just need someone to point us in the right direction.

Forté of Aberdeen Aberdeen Area Senior Center Tiffany Hoeft Dementia Friendly America - Aberdeen, SD South Dakota Department of Human Services

04/09/2026

Can you help these students - please share this post!!! Jerica Locke, Sydney Locke and Chesney Weber qualified for the state competition for HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America). Their goal is to increase concussion and mental health awareness. They created this and I'm posting for them to help them spread this education.

Great work and Best wishes at the state HOSA competition to you and all of the other contestants!

Groton Area @ Brittany Hubbart

04/08/2026

Hormone health is brain health. Less than 10% of the NIH budget is spent on women's health research, with most of that focusing on reproductive health, maternal care and cancer. Yet 2 out of 3 people with Alzheimer's are WOMEN, and hormones play a significant role in how our brain ages. The good news....women are speaking up about this. Keep educating yourselves and pushing for prevention ladies!!!!

04/07/2026

When I told my sister-in-law that she should do the “farmer carry exercise” to improve grip strength, this is NOT what I meant!!!

Grip strength is a key biomarker for risk of dementia and cardiovascular issues and is so important for overall longevity. Makes sense…if your grip strength is weak, you can’t open the Ensure bottle, you can’t carry in your groceries or hold on to your walker!!!

So please feel free to share this post to encourage everyone to improve grip strength. And if you want more brain health tips, please follow Minds Matter PLLC!!!

And how about you pick up some weights and carry them, not your local farmer!?! Your future health will thank you!

Jake Zimmerman hoeft2908 Tiffany Hoeft South Dakota Department of Human Services Jake Zimmerman Karli Zimmerman

04/05/2026

04/03/2026

Fruits and vegetables are the first thing that comes to mind when we think of a brain healthy diet, but don’t discount the value of high-quality protein! A recent SDSU study found that including red meat in a high-quality diet supports brain health.

The moral of the story: don’t skip your protein. Which is great news when your state is basically a steakhouse 🥩!!!

National Cattlemen's Beef Association South Dakota State University Beef. It's What's For Dinner. Tiffany Hoeft American Cattlemen

04/02/2026

Do we have to lose our memory as we age? Nope.

More than 1/3 of people age 50-80 feel lonely…that’s hard on the brain. Getting together and socializing is one of the best things you can do for your brain!!!

Aberdeen Area Senior Center Tiffany Hoeft Dementia Friendly America - Aberdeen, SD South Dakota Department of Human Services SDPB News

04/01/2026

Great job, Groton Area HOSA kids for making this informational video!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

04/01/2026

🧠✨ Join Us for Interactive Stations for the Mind! ✨🧠

Come out and get your brain buzzing with the Minds Matter team as we lead fun, engaging interactive stations designed to help keep your mind active and healthy!

📅 Thursday, April 9
⏰ 1:30 PM
📍 Dining Room at the Aberdeen Area Senior Center

Enjoy hands-on activities and exercises that challenge your thinking, spark creativity, and support overall brain health. It’s a great opportunity to learn, connect, and have fun while strengthening your mind!

We hope to see you there! 💜

03/31/2026

Had to stop by Hitch'n Post today to take a pic of their sign. I want to say thank you to all of you for trusting us with your family. And thank you so much for supporting this small business and our families! Love this community!!!!

hoeft2908 Tiffany Hoeft hitchnpostwestern Alissa Battest