{"id":55282,"date":"2025-04-16T19:01:39","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T23:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=55282"},"modified":"2025-04-16T19:02:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T23:02:43","slug":"free-brain-health-summit-comes-to-lakeland-on-april-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2025\/04\/16\/free-brain-health-summit-comes-to-lakeland-on-april-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Free brain health summit comes to Lakeland on April 25"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The public is invited for the 10th annual EMPOWERing YOU: Mind Matters Healthy Aging Summit from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 25 at First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, in Lakeland. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Participants can connect with leading health professionals, caregivers, and families at this free community event\u2013 enjoy giveaways, prizes, complimentary lunch and gain expert insight on healthy brain habits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Christopher Weber, PhD, is the Senior Director of Global Sciences Initiative with the Alzheimer\u2019s Association, and will be speaking on \u2018Unlocking the Secrets to Lifelong Brain Health\u2019, and joining other industry professionals to inform, advocate, and support awareness for Alzheimer\u2019s and lifelong brain health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer\u2019s and other dementias. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Florida, there are more than 580,000 people living with the disease and 840,000 unpaid dementia caregivers. Nearly 200,000 people are affected in the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, contact The Rath Center at 863.688.8174.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alzheimer’s Association<\/strong>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Alzheimer\u2019s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to  Alzheimer\u2019s care, support and research. Its mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia \u2014 by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Visit alz.org<\/a> or call 800.272.3900. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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