Event(s) Summary
Number of Events Organized During Brain Awareness Week:
1
Year:
2017
Type of Events Held:
- Lecture/ Briefing
- Symposium
Target Audiences:
- General Public
- Professionals
- University students
Approximate Number of People Reached:
35
Details of Major Brain Awareness Week Events/Activities:
This event highlighted ways to reduce the risk for Alzheimer’s disease and protect brain health. Scientists from the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation presented evidence on which supplements, diets, and lifestyle changes can benefit your brain. Our goal was to provide a forum for the general public to get information about dementia prevention and interact directly with scientists. We had a spirited question and answer session that allowed participants to ask questions about what causes dementia, what is known about different preventative measures, and potential treatments.
Event Planning & Publicity
Publicity Methods Used:
- Calendar Listings (newspapers, radio, television)
- Emails
- Website
- Social Media
Which of These Publicity Methods Was The Most Successful?
Resources
Of the Dana Foundation publications/resources distributed at your event(s), if any, please indicate the three most popular. Please choose up to three. If "other," please indicate below:
- BAW Pencils and Erasers
- Staying Sharp: Successful Aging and the Brain
What other downloadable materials would you like the Foundation to provide?
- Fact Sheets
Feedback & Keys to Success
How do you feel BAW participation benefited your organization and the local community?
Hosting a BAW event was an excellent opportunity to directly interact with our local community and educate them on our dementia prevention initiative, Cognitive Vitality.
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