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Brain Health Across the Lifespan

February 19 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Brain Health Across the Lifespan: A Presentation by Dr. Laura Booi

 

Bio: Dr. Laura Booi is a brain health consultant and a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Dementia Research at Leeds Beckett University in the UK. Her work focuses on brain health equity and the promotion of inclusive policies, creative engagement and unique outputs to support awareness about brain health and improve quality of life across the lifespan- from early adulthood to older age.

Description: Don’t miss this engaging and informative public presentation on how we can all take steps toward a healthier brain!

Join Dr. Laura Booi as she shares insights on reducing dementia risk and improving brain health at every stage of life. Dr. Booi’s latest research, the Next Generation (NextGen) Brain Health Study, explores young adult brain health (ages 18-39) as a new opportunity for dementia prevention. This international initiative aims to identify key risk and resilience factors that shape lifelong brain health.

Co-presented by: Nanaimo Brain Injury Society, Nanaimo Youth Services Association, and Eden Gardens.

 

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Date: February 19
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Nanaimo Youth Services Association

Venue

2300 Bowen Rd
Nanaimo, British Columbia V9T 3K7 Canada
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