LEARN BRAIN-HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
As part of our mission to educate and support families and the community, Amazing Place offers free presentations about brain health, caregiving, and dementia. All presentations can be adapted to meet the specific needs of your group, organization, congregation, or company.
Navigating Your Aging Roadmap
Let us help you plan your aging journey. We’ll provide the tools, resources, and next-step advice needed to help you plan for an independent, meaningful life as you age.
Thursday, April 18, 2 – 3pm
Christ Church Cathedral
1117 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77002
Tuesday, November 5, 12 – 1pm
Virtual
My Friend has Dementia. How Can I Help?
How do you maintain the special bond of friendship with someone suffering from dementia? Learn about ways to stay connected and meaningful activities you can do together.
Living in the Sandwich Generation
Caring for both children and aging parents? Feeling overwhelmed? Learn about ways to overcome challenges, helpful strategies, and resources available for caregivers.
Women and Dementia
One in five women over 65 is at a lifetime risk of developing dementia, far greater than men. Learn what factors contribute to a diagnosis and what steps you can take to prevent or slow the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s for you and your loved ones.
Practical Tips for a Healthier You
Why is Healthspan more important than Lifespan? Explore the three pillars of improved cognitive health including fitness tips, brain-healthy foods, the arts, and stress reduction.
Understanding the Dementia Umbrella
We’ll explain the four most common types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s, their symptoms and underlying causes, and share strategies for prolonging your cognitive health.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Brain Health Matters is a suite of presentations by Amazing Place professionals to help educate the community about brain-healthy lifestyles, caregiving, and dementia.
You can schedule a BHM presentation by contacting our Connections Coordinator, Pam Berkley at pberkley@amazingplacehouston.org
There is not a fee to attend or to host a BHM presentation.
Meet our Speakers:
Sally Davis, RN, MSN
Mehrnaz Gill, MSG
Learn about our other program offerings for community groups and healthcare professionals.