Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Brain Health – What Everyone Should Know

This ninety-minute session will cover:

• Alzheimer’s/Dementia Facts and Figures
• Dementia Risk Factors
• Types of Dementia
• Dementia Warning Signs
• Why Early Detection Matters
• Evaluating Memory and Cognition
• Treatments for Alzheimer’s
• Dementia Caregiving Challenges
• Brain Health – Dementia Risk Reducers

Registration is required.

After the main presentation (60 minutes), a robust discussion and Q&A section will follow during which participants can ask about topics covered in the presentation and how libraries may engage with partners like Alzheimer’s Association for free public education sessions, digital and print public awareness materials, and educator training to support our public community members.

About the Presenters

JJ Jordan from Dementia Friendly Denver/ America and Kelly Ostroff from the Alzheimer’s Association are both members of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Action Coalition from Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).

Note: Webinars, information, and education on brain health and Alzheimer’s and related dementias are being planned and are scheduled through Colorado State Library throughout the year. Keep an eye out on Libnet, Colorado Virtual Library, the Libraries Learn calendar for updates. If you have questions about this topic please contact Cristy Moran, Adult Library Services Senior Consultant at the Colorado State Library at moran_c@cde.state.co.us