12/31/2025
Did someone say cookies? We love baking days at the Center. Did you know the following facts about baking and enjoying delicious cookies?
🍪Memory & Focus: Following recipes stimulates memory recall, attention, and problem-solving skills, helping keep the brain sharp.
🍪Mental Stimulation: Creative decorating and experimenting with flavors boosts imagination.
🍪Dexterity & Motor Skills: Stirring, kneading, and decorating improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, beneficial for managing arthritis.
🍪Tasks like measuring and mixing encourage movement, maintaining strength and flexibility.
🍪Stress Relief: The focus and repetitive motions of baking can be meditative, reducing anxiety and promoting calm.
🍪Mood Boost: Baking releases endorphins (happiness chemicals) and provides a sense of accomplishment and purpose.
So the next time someone says to put a cookie down, remind them of these benefits!