Alzheimer’s Association: Virtual Event on Brain Health

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**Alzheimer’s Association to share latest research on brain health at Sept. 9 virtual event**

The Rochester and Finger Lakes Region Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will share the latest research on causes, detection, treatments and care regarding Alzheimer’s disease and dementia during a virtual event from 6 to 8 p.m. on September 9. The “Alzheimer’s Research Update” event is free and will be held on Zoom.

Topics will include:

· Treatments for early-stage disease

· Impact of lifestyle changes on brain health

· Role of genetics in determining risk

· New blood tests to detect Alzheimer's

· Caregiver support strategies

The guest speakers sharing their expertise on Alzheimer’s and dementia are Maria Quiñones-Cordero, PhD, associate professor of clinical nursing and associate director of center activities at the Elaine C. Hubbard Center for Nursing at the University of Rochester, and Erica Salamida, director of community outreach for the New York State Coalition of Alzheimer’s Association Chapters.

Many of the topics to be discussed during “Alzheimer’s Research Updates” were featured at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) recently held in Toronto, where thousands of researchers, clinicians and dementia professionals presented their scientific research. Among the groundbreaking findings were the results from the U.S. POINTER clinical trial, which showed that lifestyle interventions, including healthy nutrition, physical activity, cognitive and social challenge, and health monitoring, improved cognition in older adults at risk of cognitive decline.

“The Association is excited to offer this opportunity to share innovative and groundbreaking research with the Rochester community. The U.S. POINTER Study provides concrete strategies to impact brain health,” says Arlene Wilson, senior director of programs for the RFL Chapter.

“Our research update event brings together expertise and innovation to spotlight the unique strengths and needs of caregivers,” says Raquel Singletary, bilingual program manager and event lead. “We are especially honored that Dr. Quiñones‑Cordero will be joining us. Her work on culturally adapted interventions for Latino dementia caregivers is groundbreaking and aligns deeply with our chapter’s long-standing commitment to support Latino families through evidence-based, community-centered care.”

In order to better accommodate the Latino population who make up Dr. Quiñones-Cordero’s research, along with the Spanish-speaking audience in general, there will be Spanish-language translation available during the virtual event.

The “Alzheimer’s Research Update” event is free and will be held on Zoom. People can register online at bit.ly/AlzResearchUpdateSep9 or by calling 800.272.3900. The program is supported in part through grants from the New York State Department of Health.