Triple Your Impact This Holiday Season
Triple Your Impact This Holiday Season
Celebrate the holidays with a year-end gift that can go 3x as far to help provide care and support to the millions affected by Alzheimer's disease, and to advance critical research. But please hurry — this 3x Match Challenge ends soon.
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Black History Month Programs
Thursday, February 5, 1-2 p.m.
Free. Via Zoom.
For Black History Month, the Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter is collaborating with Columbia University on programs featuring CADRE (The Collaborative for Alzheimer's Disease Research) researchers. People of African descent are twice as likely to receive a dementia diagnosis, and 21.3% of Black Americans age 70 and older are living with Alzheimer's. Yet, Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's, the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available for some symptoms, and Alzheimer's Association res
ources.
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body
Wednesday, February 18, 1-2 p.m.
Free. Via Zoom.
Join us to learn what research says on how diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement can benefit brain health for Black communities, and how to incorporate this knowledge into a plan for healthy aging. This program features researchers from CADRE (The Collaborative for Alzheimer's Disease Research) at Columbia University.
Empowering Black and Brown Communities: A Brain Health Conference
Saturday, February 28, 12-3:30 p.m.
Free. Via Zoom or in person at Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers (BFNC), 2365 Main St., Buffalo, NY.
Everyone deserves a life with the healthiest brain possible. We’ll share the latest research that supports lifelong brain health. Guest speakers will explore brain-boosting activities including mindfulness, music and movement. The event will feature a food demonstration with samples,
refreshments and a resource fair including local providers ready to support those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Register today at bit.ly/AlzBfloConf26 or call 800.272.3900.
Faith, Family, Memory: Honoring Black History Through Brain Health
Sunday, Feb. 22, 4-5:30 p.m.
Free. Via Zoom.
Join us to honor Black History Month and raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Connect with caregivers, community members, and leaders to share resources, support one another, and celebrate the strength of our community.
New Advances in Alzheimer's Treatment
Thursday, February 26, 6-7 p.m.
Free. Via Zoom.
This program will features researchers from Columbia University's CADRE (The Collaborative for Alzheimer's Disease Research). They will share information about risk factors, the landscape of dementia science, and advances in clinical trials, treatments and lifestyle interventions with guidance tailored for Black Americans.