Fight Back During Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
Fight Back During Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
We’re looking forward to Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness and promote brain health. Your gift to our 2X Countdown Match, up to $50,000, can go twice as far to fuel research and help provide care and support.
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Education Programs
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Join us to learn about 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others.
Building Brain-Healthy Habits
Join us for this free educational program that provides research-backed guidance on brain health and the importance of taking action to protect your brain at every age.
- Wednesday, May 27, 10-10:30 a.m. Princeton YMCA, 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton, NJ
- Thursday, May 28, 1-2 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 10, 6-7 p.m.
- Thursday, June 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Atria Tinton Falls, 44 Pine Street, Tinton Falls, NJ
- Wednesday, June 24, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Princeton YMCA, 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton, NJ
- Wednesday, June 24, 6-7 p.m.
Empowered Caregiver Series
This series teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone with dementia. It features five topics: building foundations of caregiving, supporting independence, communicating effectively, responding to dementia-related behaviors, and exploring care and support services.
- Thursday, May 28, 6-7 p.m.
- Friday, May 29, 1-2 p.m. Bentley Assisted Living, 3 Phillips Road, Branchville
- Tuesday, June 23, 1-2 p.m.
Impact of Alzheimer's in the Community
Learn about the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, causes and risk factors, how Alzheimer’s affects the brain, how to get a thorough diagnosis, the stages of the disease and treatments that can help.
Supporting Brain Health in Our Community
Everyone deserves a life with the healthiest brain possible, and we can all take action to help protect our brain health. In this program, we will share important information about brain-healthy actions, including tips from the U.S. POINTER study.
- Thursday, May 28, 10-10:30 a.m. Edison Senior Citizen Center, 2963 Woodbrudge Avenue, Edison, NJ
- Wednesday, June 3, 12:30-1 p.m. Freehold Senior Center, 116 Jackson Mills Road, Freehold, NJ
- Thursday, June 18, 1-1:30 p.m. Middlesex Senior Center, 1400 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, NJ
- Tuesday, June 23, 10-10:30 a.m. New Brunswich Senior Citizen Resource Center, 81 Huntinton Road, New Brunswick, NJ
- Wednesday, June 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 25, 5:30-7 p.m. Christ Lutheran Church, 32 Pascack Road, Woodcliff Lake
- Tuesday, June 30, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Howell Senior Center - Annex, 310 Old Tavern Road, Howell, NJ
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
Join us to learn the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages and risk factors of Alzheimer's, current treatments, and available resources.
Registration is required by clicking on a “register” link, visiting alz.org/crf or calling 800.272.3900.