BES (virtual): Healthy Living Habits As We Age - Tips From the Latest Research

Healthy Living Habits as We Age: Tips From the Latest Research

Our brains are capable of producing new brain cells at any age, so significant memory loss is not an inevitable result of aging.  Your lifestyle, habits and daily activities have a huge impact on the health of your brain.  

We all know someone with dementia or a caregiver.  What we may not know is the tremendous impact dementia has on their lives and everything surrounding them. 

Join us and learn how to recognize common signs of Alzheimer's and dementia and learn what symptoms to look for in yourself and others.  We'll also share the latest research information providing insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help keep your brain and body healthy as you age. These simple tips will help you incorporate recommendations into a plan for healthy living and aging. 

 
About our presenter:
Ben Donnelly, MA | Volunteer & Program Manager with Alzheimer's Association National Capital Are
For more than 6 years, Ben has worked for the Alzheimer's Association as the Volunteer & Program Manager recruiting and mobilizing volunteers that help lead the fight against Alzheimer's disease by providing free support groups for caregivers, educational classes, outreach events, fundraising and advocacy opportunities in support of our vision of a world without Alzheimer's. He supervises dozens of support groups and gives regular educational and caregiver training to a wide variety of audiences from the general public to businesses and agencies. He holds a Master's degree in Communications from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and has experience in television news production and radio.