Free Brain Health Seminar Dec. 11 at Emeritus at Kingwood
Nationally recognized neuropsychologist provides tips on building brain reserves
HOUSTON, Nov. 29, 2102 /PRNewswire/ -- According to recent studies, more than 35 million people worldwide will have dementia within the year. Currently there are more than 15 million family caregivers attending to a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia – a number that will grow significantly as the Baby Boomers retire.
On Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 6:30 p.m., Emeritus at Kingwood, Lake Houston's newest senior living community, is hosting a free Brain Health event for seniors and individuals caring for aging parents featuring nationally recognized clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Paul Nussbaum . Dr. Nussbaum will cover topics on the anatomy of the brain; understanding dementia, its progression and treatment approaches; brain health; and lifestyle factors that build brain reserve. Guests will have the chance to take a brain health assessment.
Dr. Nussbaum is Emeritus Senior Living's national director of brain health, and author of the books Save Your Brain and Brain Health Lifestyle.
For more information or to RSVP, call Emeritus at Kingwood at 281-312-4400.
Brain Health Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 11, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Place: Emeritus at Kingwood, 24025 Kingwood Place, Kingwood, TX 77339
Please RSVP to 281-312-4400 or kingwood-ed@emeritus.com.
About Emeritus Senior Living
Emeritus at Kingwood is part of Emeritus Senior Living, the nation's largest assisted living and memory care provider, with the ability to serve approximately 49,700 residents. More than 28,000 employees support 478 communities throughout 44 states coast to coast. Emeritus offers the spectrum of senior residential choices, care options and life enrichment programs that fulfill individual needs and promote purposeful living throughout the aging process. Its experts provide insights on senior living, care, wellness, brain health, caregiving and family topics at www.Emeritus.com, which also offers details on the organization's services. Emeritus' common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ESC.
Contact:
Diann DiFrancesco , Executive Director
kingwood-ed@emeritus.com
AnnMarie Handsel, Community Relations Director
kingwood-crd@emeritus.com
281-312-4400
SOURCE Emeritus Senior Living
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