PCC News Monthly October 2017 | Page 20

Dancing Makes You Smarter A 21-year study of senior citizens was led by Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, funded by the National Institute of Aging, and published in the New England Journal of Medicine. % = Reduced Risk of Dementia 0% in Bicycling, swimming or playing golf, 35% in reading 47% in doing crossword puzzles at least four days a week 76% in dancing frequently Reduces stress/depression; increases energy; improves flexibility, strength, balance; strengthens bones; increases mental capability and dynamic and rapid fire decision making. CASA Senior Center-Prescott Valley, AZ invites you to join Ruth and Sue, line dancing instructors for the Desert Rose Dancers Performance Troupe, for line danc- ing lessons 928-713-5021 or 928-499-4004 Tuesdays – 5:00 to 6:00 pm Cost: $5 single, $6 couples CASA Members pay $3 Welcome beginners to all levels of dancing ability. Smoke free environment 20 October 2017 pccnews