Optimizing brain health: Program planned in Pemberville

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PEMBERVILLE — The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter is hosting several in-person programs in June that will provide participants with actionable tools to help protect their brain health.

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body is being offered free from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday at Otterbein Pemberville SeniorLife Community, 20311 Pemberville Road.

Pre-registration is required for each event. To register, call the 800-272-3900.

“The tie between brain and body health has long been a focus of Alzheimer’s and dementia research efforts,” said Pam Myers, program director for the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio and Central Ohio Chapters. “Using the latest research results, these programs offer practical tips you can put into place in your own life to help maximize the health of both your brain and body.”

New science is providing insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help keep both the brain and body healthy. Participants who join this program will learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help them incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

Physical activity, a healthy diet, and staying socially and mentally active have long been listed among modifiable risk factors that could prevent or delay the development of dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association “2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures.” Recent research also has found a tie between eating ultra-processed foods and the risk of dementia.

“Incorporating these habits into your daily life is a great choice for people of any age — it’s never too late or too early to start making lifestyle adjustments to help protect your brain health,” Myers said. “Please join us at one of these programs to learn about tools you can put into place to improve your health, which may help prevent or delay Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia.”

Those concerned about themselves or a loved one can contact the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter at 419-537-1999 to schedule a care consultation and be connected to local resources.

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