Can We Prevent Alzheimer’s? What Science Says About Risk and Resilience
Learn the ins and outs of Alzheimer's disease and actions that may help ward it off.
Alzheimer’s disease has rising diagnoses but no definitive cure. Join Dr. Wickstead for a discussion of the ins and outs of Alzheimer's disease and actions that may help ward it off. He will examine how lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise, stress, socialization, and continued education may lessen the risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Location: Foothills Library - Roadrunner Room
Presenter: Edward Wickstead, AFHEA, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Midwestern University College of Graduate Studies
For more information, please contact Lauren K. at 623-930-3842 or lkalt@glendaleaz.com. Reservations are not necessary.
The information presented in these lectures is provided for informational purposes only and is not for use in diagnosing any condition. The information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, care, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding any possible medical condition.
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