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Did You Know? Researchers from Harvard Chan School of Public Health have developed the “MIND” diet in 2015, which observational studies suggest can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias by as much as 53% as well as slow cognitive decline and improve verbal memory. There are 15 guidelines total, including: • Red meat less than four times a week • Fish at least once a week • Beans more than three times a week • Fried or fast food less than once a week • Less than five pastries or sweets a week
Visibility Matters: Dementia Edition
Memory Cafés
LGBTQI+ people are uniquely impacted by dementia and people who care for them will benefit from this training. Visibility Matters: Dementia Edition training helps care providers gain the tools needed to create a safe place for LGBTQI+ people to be their authentic selves so that we can meet their unique needs. The training provides information about how to be more aware, sensitive, and responsive to LGBTQI+ older people living with dementia. April 11 | 9am–12pm Location: 600 S. Country Club Rd., Tucson To register at Eventbrite: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/visibility-matters- dementia-edition-tickets-532440863957 Dementia Care Partner
In partnership with Senior Pride 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month March 8 and 22 | 10–11am Location: 600 S. Country Club Rd., Tucson Point of contact: Nicole Thomas at 520.790.7573 x1739 or nthomas@pcoa.org To register : https://cafeatthekatie. eventbrite.com
Support Group In partnership with Alzheimer’s Association
Being a care partner for a person with dementia can be challenging. Support groups help participants develop coping methods and encourage the maintenance of their personal, physical, and emotional health, as well as optimal care for the person living with Alzheimer's or other dementias.
Do you have room for improvement in your diet? No need to be perfect! Consider starting with just one or two of the habits above to make lifestyle changes and improve your brain health. MIND Diet | The Nutrition Source | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (https://www.hsph. harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-weight/diet- reviews/mind-diet/)
In partnership with Posada Life Community Services 3rd Saturday of each month March 18 | 1–2pm Location: Posada Life Community Center 780 S. Park Centre Ave. Green Valley, AZ 85614 Point of contact: Ellen March at 520.393.6840 or EMarch@casagv.org
4th Tuesday of each month March 28 | 10:30–11:30am
Location:
600 S. Country Club Rd., Tucson
No registration is required. For information or questions, call : 800.272.3900
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Pima Council on Aging
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