Encore - Brain Health & Alzheimer’s Prevention

Recorded on 06/26/2020 at the East Brunswick Public Library. Is  Dementia and Alzheimer’s the same? Is memory loss irreversible? What is  normal aging? Is Alzheimer’s preventable? Alzheimer’s disease is a  progressive and irreversible brain disorder. However, healthy lifestyle  choices can reduce your risks of receiving a diagnostic of Alzheimer’s.  In this webinar, we will explore warning signs of dementia, healthy  aging habits and more. Alicia Gomez and Sandra Menard are the National Coordinators for the  Memory Screening Program at the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.  Alicia Gomez has years of experience in aging research and behavioral  health. She also has a Master’s in Public Health from Montclair State  University. Her top healthy habits: running marathon avidly and speaking  Spanish fluently.  Sandra Menard worked in management and research for several years. She  has a Master’s in Public Administration and a Master’s in Community  Health. Her top healthy habits : hiking and playing board games  enthusiastically. Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) was founded in 2002 by a  caregiver whose mother lived with Alzheimer’s disease (1980-1992). At  that time, there was little information available and nowhere to turn  for support. His goal was to make sure that no other family living with  Alzheimer’s disease would have to go through the journey alone. AFA  provides support, services and education to individuals, families and  caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias  nationwide, and fund research for better treatment and a cure. AFA  operates a National Toll-Free Helpline (866-232-84848), staffed entirely  by licenses social workers. AFA provides training and continuing  education to professional caregivers and dementia-care settings. AFA’s  National Memory Screening Program provides free and confidential memory  screenings at sites across the county. Test your memory : https://afamemorytest.com/