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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 the
February 2022

Thursdays

3/3-Inflammation and Brain Health - Gain insight into the harmful effects of inflammation In the body and brain. Learn the steps to take to reducing inflammation to keep your brain happy and well. Presented by Roy Capps, CARE NYC - Caregiver Education Specialist

​​3/10-A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's/dementia- Understand the basics of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia including the warning signs, stages, symptoms, and behaviors of the person for whom you are caring. Presented by Roy Capps, CARE NYC - Caregiver Education Specialist.

​3/17-Solutions to Social Isolation During Covid 19- Gain insight into the risk factors of being socially isolated. Learn how to help your care partner connect with others and cope with the emotional toll of social distancing during COVID-19. Presented by Roy Capps, CARE NYC - Caregiver Education Specialist.

​3/24- Healthy Emotions, Healthy Life

Find out what you need to know about the link between heart health and memory loss. Gain insight into ways to take care of your heart which, in turn, will help take care of your brain. Presented by Roy Capps, CARE NYC - Caregiver Education Specialist.

​​3/31-Coping with Stress

Learn how to identify the warning signs of stress. Gain insight into and how stress can have a negative impact on the body and brain. Experience stress management techniques that can help you manage stress and lead a healthier life. Presented by Roy Capps, CARE NYC - Caregiver Education Specialist.

​4/7- Home Safety and Fall Prevention- Learn how to prevent falls through understanding the medical and environmental causes of falls. We will review safety devices, equipment, and a home safety checklist that can keep you and your loved ones safe and free from injury. Lastly, we will learn together the "ABC Exercise" that will help keep you in good step. Presented by Roy Capps, CARE NYC - Caregiver Education Specialist.

​4/14- The Mindful Brain: Road to Resilience

Gain insight into the mindfulness philosophy that can help bring emotional resiliency and balance to each day. Learn how mindfulness techniques can be incorporated into our daily lives to help improve our quality of life. Presented by Roy Capps, CARE NYC - Caregiver Education Specialist.