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 Chaulk, PT, Senior Solutions Manager, Tribute
• Alana McAuliffe, Certified Personal Trainer & Certified Nutrition Coach

Staying active is one of the most powerful ways to support brain health. Join a panel of experts—including a personal trainer, physical therapist, and injury prevention specialist—as they share how exercise, balance, and fall prevention can help protect your brain and maintain independence. This session will offer realistic, actionable tips to help you move more, stay safe, and build healthy habits that last.

Food for Thought: Supporting Brain Health Through Nutrition

June 16, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Presenter: Kristina Crouteau, RDN, 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.