Better Brain Fridays Series

Formerly known as “Friday Facts, Best Care Chats.” Nourish your brain health with presentations on a variety of brain health topics from experts in the field throughout the state of Wisconsin.  
The annual Brain Health series is held May – August every other Friday - now back in person. 

2024 Better Brain Fridays

May 17, 2024 The Role Medicines Play in our Brain Health as We Age

May 31, 2024 Keeping You Safe: Understanding Fraud and Scams for Better Brain Health 

June 14, 2024 Intro to Enneagram 

June 28, 2024 Deep Dive into the Foods We Eat

July 12, 2024 Managing and Coping with Change

2023 Better Brain Fridays Presentation Below

• May 16, 2023: Normal Age-Related Memory Loss vs Dementia

• June 2, 2023: Non-Medication Approaches to Ensuring Better Brain Health

• June 9, 2023: Live Smarter, Not Harder: Tools and Strategies for Making Life Easier

• July 7, 2023: Mind Over Matters: Strategies to Manage Negative Thoughts and Self Talk (no Powerpoint available) 

• July 21, 2023: Sugar Awareness and Better Brain Health

• August 4, 2023: Nature and Plants for Better Brain Health 

• August 25, 2023: It's a Wrap! 

2022 Better Brain Friday's presentations below 

May 7 – Memory Changes: What’s Normal

•  Powerpoint Presentation

May 21 – Pathways to Well-Being When Stressed and/or Grieving

• Powerpoint Presentation

June 4 – Assistive Technology and Ensuring Connection

• Powerpoint Presentation

June 18 – Sleep and Better Brain Health

• Powerpoint Presentation

July 9 – The Adverse Childhood Experiences, Trauma, and Brain Health in Older Adults

• Powerpoint Presentation

July 23 – Joy, Happiness, and Brain Health (recording unavailable) 

• Powerpoint Presentation

August 6 – Intermittent Fasting, Recipes, and Cooking for Better Brain Health (recording unavailable) 

• Powerpoint Presentation

August 20 – It’s a Wrap

• Powerpoint Presentation

Boost Your Brain and Memory

A unique program that takes on a holistic approach to improving brain health in older adults.  Participants will learn new habits to maintain cognitive health while also practicing new skills for better memory performance.  A workbook with key concepts and target follow-up exercises is provided. Classes are seven weeks in length and offered throughout the year.  Contact the ADRC for class schedule or calendar at www.adrcevents.org

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Brain Check-Up

A brain check-up, also called a memory screen, is a wellness tool that helps identify changes in memory and cognition. It is not a diagnostic tool but is sensitive enough to detect subtle changes in memory and cognition.  The screenings are free, confidential, and recommended to anyone age 60 and older.  The check-up also includes education on other potential causes of dementia-like symptoms, the 10 earning signs, activities for better brain health, and recommendations.

Results of the screen are faxed to your doctor with your consent.  This can be a great way to keep a baseline, even if you don’t have any concerns.  Contact the ADRC for more information or to set up your appointment today.

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