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Join this enlightening series on health - with a focus on brain health. Get practical advice on how to keep your brain (and the rest of your body) at peak health.

January 6, 10-11 am- Healthy Brain, Healthy Life- Learn the steps to take to have a healthy brain and a healthy life by making lifestyle changes designed to keep your brain happy and well. Presented by Roy Capps from Care NYC.

January 13, 10-11 am- Healthy Sleep, Healthy Brain - Lack of restful sleep can impact the long-term health of your brain and body. Find out what’s keeping you from a good night's sleep and the steps you can take to sleep deeper, longer, and better. Presented by Roy Capps from CARE NYC.

January 20, 10-11 am -Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain- In honor of American Heart Month join us as we gain insight into ways of taking care of your heart which, in turn, will help take care of your brain. Presented by Roy Capps from CARE NYC.

January 27, 10-11 am- Healthy Brain Work Outs- Discover proven methods that may help strengthen and create cognitive reserves in the brain which could help lower the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease. Presented by Roy Capps from CARE NYC.

February 2022

Thursdays

February 3, 10-11am- How to help someone with Memory Loss- Gain insight as to the best ways to help improve the quality of life of a loved one with memory loss. Presented by Roy Capps from CARE NYC.

February 10, 10-11am- Ageism, Advocacy and the "Age of Alzheimer's"- Learn about ageism in healthcare and the impact it has on our health as we age. Discover proven methods of advocating for yourself and your loved ones. Presented by Roy Capps from CARE NYC

February 17, 10-11am- How to Talk with Your Doctor- Learn proven ways to talk to your doctor and healthcare professionals and how to advocate for yourself and the people for whom you are caring. Presented by Roy Capps from CARE NYC.

Care NYC, a nonprofit program that is part of Sunnyside Community Services, provides free services for caregivers who are caring for persons with Alzheimer's and other forms of memory loss for New York City residents. Roy Capps, the education coordinator for Care NYC, has worked in healthcare with people living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers for over 20 years. He has taught in hospitals, churches, libraries, and community centers throughout NYC.