Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | 2:00-3:00 PM ET
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Helping people understand how to take care of their brains is an impactful way to reduce the risk of developing dementia. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and managing long-term health conditions play a key role in promoting brain health and reducing dementia risk.
During “Unique Approaches to Support Brain Health and Reduce Risk through Education, Exercise, Diet, and Art,” ACL will provide an overview of the benefits of reducing risk and supporting brain health and will review resources that can be used to educate the public about brain health as we age.
Participants will also learn about the We Program based at GrownUps in Puerto Rico, which was created specifically for people at risk of developing dementia. The program combines education, exercise, cooking workshops, arts, and horticulture into a fun and social opportunity for people to learn risk reduction techniques and take control of their brain health. You will learn more about how this program has successfully recruited participants, the impact it has had, and creative strategies for sustaining the program.
Speakers:
- Erin Long, Team Lead, Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative, ACL
- Heriberto Santiago, Co-Founder, GrownUps
Closed captioning is available during the webinar and will be included in the recording. NADRC webinars are free of charge and open to the public, although pre-registration is required. Webinars are recorded and available for future viewing on the NADRC website.
If you have questions, please email NADRC-Webinars@rti.org.
Funded by ACL, NADRC provides support to ACL and its grantees to implement evidence-based interventions and innovative practices that empower and assist caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.