ECDMH Monthly Training - December 11, 2024

December 10, 2024 - “Brain Health 101: A New Frontier in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s”
Presented by: Amanda Nobrega, LMSW, Vice President of Programs, Upstate New York, Alzheimer's Association and Erica Salamida, BS, Director of Community Outreach, NYS Coalition of Alzheimer's Association Chapters
In the United States alone, nearly 7 million individuals are living with Alzheimer’s and 11 million are serving as their unpaid caregivers. The disease is a global crisis that impacts over 400,000 families statewide. The need for effective risk reduction strategies that help all communities grows larger by the day. Researchers are zeroing in on ways to fight dementia and major breakthroughs are within reach. For example, there is growing evidence that people who adopt healthy lifestyle habits and prioritize their brain health can lower their risk of dementia. This workshop will provide an overview of the basics of Alzheimer’s disease, including a review of risk factors, symptoms, stages and treatments. We will explore how Alzheimer’s has emerged as a public health issue and discuss strategies to intervene as well as helpful resources provided by the Alzheimer's Association.
*Please note that the Presentation and Video will only be available through February 28, 2025*