Healthy Brain Symposium-In Person- Limited Seating

4712 Mountain Lakes Boulevard,Redding CA 96003

28 April, 2021

Description

Learn about brain health and dementia prevention strategies A FREE, LIVE EVENT WITH RESOURCE EXHIBITS. LUNCH CAN BE PURCHASED FOR $10 (see details below)*** We do ask all attendees to wear a mask even if you have been vaccinated. All seating meets social distancing.Get informed about brain health and aging well! Hear from leading medical professionals and health care experts: 1. Dr. David Johnson, Associate Professor in Neurology-UC Davis Alzheimer's Center-East Bay and Principal Investigator, Dementia & Diabetes Prevention Project. • Discussing: Lifestyle interventions, diet, exercise and mental stimulation. An overview of various factors to aging well and preventing cognitive decline. 2. Dr. Ruth O'Hara, Senior Associate Dean of Research, Stanford University School of Medicine, Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, and Director, Sierra-Pacific MIRECC Translational Core • Discussing: Sleep, aging and Dementia & Alzheimer's 3. Donna Ross, Licensed Physical Therapist, Medical Home Care Professionals • Discussing: Benefits of Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapies for Brain Health. Exercise demonstration. 4. Dr. Eric Egli, PHD Psychologist, Parkinson Association Board Member • Discussing: Coping, mental health and interpersonal relationship dynamics lending to health and wellness. Panel of Experts Question & Answer Session includes the following medical and healthcare professionals: • Courtney Dean of Willow Springs Alzheimer's Special Care Facility • Becky Robinson of the Alzheimer's Association of Northern California & Nevada • Joanne H. McCarley of ShiningCare, Certified Care Manager, BSW Lunch is being provided by Dill's Deli and there is a $10 cost. All lunches will be individually boxed and will be served with a bottle of water. Listed below are the lunch choices:TBA - Turkey, bacon, avocado with mayo, mustard, lettuce and tomato on sliced sourdough.Caesar Salad - Romaine, parmesan, and house made croutons.Cranberry Walnut Salad -Romaine, dried cranberry, bleu cheese crumbles and candied walnuts with a honey balsamic dressing.The Dave Tappan - Hot Pastrami, Swiss cheese, red onions and mustard on jalapeño focaccia bread.Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch or snacks, we just need everyone to clean their area up afterwards. Thank you to our sponsors, partners and the Healthy Brain Initiative through Shasta County Health & Human Service Agency-Public Health who helped make this event possible: