Good brain health is a state in which an individual can realize their own abilities and optimize their cognitive, emotional, psychological and behavioral functioning to cope with life situations. Changes to your brain are normal as you age. However, there are actions you can take to help slow any decline in memory and lower your risk of developing cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.
So, what can we do to maintain good brain health? Furthermore, how can caregivers support the health of those they care for while also prioritizing their own self-care? Join Employee Wellness this June to learn the answers to these questions and more. Whether you are a caregiver or simply want to maintain healthy cognitive functioning throughout your lifespan, you are invited to join Employee Wellness for June offerings focused on brain health and caregiving.
The Longest Day, an initiative in honor of people fighting Alzheimer's disease and those who love and care for them, is back this year, along with several webinars focused on brain health and caregiving, including:
Caregiving and the Workplace – June 8, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Exercising the Brain – June 17, noon – 1 p.m.
Maintaining a Healthy Brain – June 23, 9 – 10 a.m.
Ask your Eldercare Specialist: Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly – June 25, noon – 1 p.m.
Click on the webinar titles to learn more and register. For the full list of offerings, visit the Employee Wellness June Focus page. For questions related to health and wellness programs for staff and faculty, contact Employee Wellness at wellness@kent.edu or 330-672-0392.