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Take Charge of Your Brain Health: An Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month Series
Building Brain-Healthy Habits
Kick off Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month with an overview of how lifestyle choices impact brain health. This session explores the latest research on risk reduction, including the role of cardiovascular health, physical activity, nutrition, and cognitive engagement. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how small, consistent habits can lead to long-term brain health.
Spotlight Sessions
Exercise, Balance, and Fall Prevention for Brain Health
June 9, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Panelists:
- Maria Tumag, Injury Prevention Project Manager, Brigham & Women's Hospital
- Courtney Chalk, PT, Senior Solutions Manager, Tribute
- Alanna Barrett, Certified Personal Trainer & Certified Nutrition Coach
Food for Thought: Supporting Brain Health Through Nutrition
June 16, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Presenter: Alison Dvorak, RDN, Executive Director, Senior Resources
Join us for an engaging conversation on how nutrition can support brain health at every stage of life. Learn about simple, science-backed strategies, brain-healthy foods, and everyday habits that may help protect memory and support overall cognitive wellness. Topics will include recommended foods and diets for brain health, practical meal planning, and everyday strategies, nutrition across the Alzheimer's spectrum, hydration, and gut-health.
Eat Smart, Live Well: Brain-Healthy Cooking Made Delicious
June 17, 2026, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Presenter: April Strack, Executive Director of Collaborative Food Access Hub, YMCA of Greater Boston
Join us for an engaging and interactive program featuring a chef and nutrition expert as they bring brain-healthy cooking to life. Learn how to create flavorful, nourishing meals, adapt your favorite recipes with simple, healthier swaps, and discover budget-friendly tips for eating well. Enjoy a cooking demonstration, practical takeaways, and a chance to ask questions—so you can feel confident bringing brain-healthy choices into your everyday kitchen.
Vascular Contributions to Dementia: Diagnosis, Risk Factors, and What Science Tells Us Now
June 24, 2026, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Presenters:
- Dr. Hugo Aparicio, MD, MPH, Vascular Neurologist, Boston Medical Center
- Dr. Oluchi Ekenze, Assistant Professor of Neurology at BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
This session explores the critical role that vascular health plays in cognitive decline and dementia. This program will highlight how conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and stroke impact brain health, and how vascular changes can contribute to or accelerate dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Participants will gain an understanding of current approaches to diagnosis, learn about modifiable risk factors, and hear the latest research insights shaping prevention and care strategies. This session is ideal for anyone seeking to better understand the connection between heart and brain health and how to reduce dementia risk.
For more information about this event, contact nmcgurin@alz.org
