Mental Health and Aging

Presented by Dementia Care Education

About this event

Our population is aging. A study from the Institute on Medicine found that approximately one in five older adults in the U.S. experience a mental illness. The impact of mental health on the health in older adults can be severe: Depression, anxiety, stress, addiction and other mental health issues are toxic to your brains natural ability to regulate hormones, and other life functions. Learn more improving our quality of life and strategies to combat mental health issues as we age.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER: Brian Browne MS CSA

Brian Browne is the president of Cognitive Care Management and the founder of Dementia Care Education and is a Research Consultant to the Cleveland Clinic. He brings over 25 years of experience as an expert in Alzheimer's/dementia research, healthy aging, cognitive health, and cultural competency.Mr. Browne is a noted public speaker and a frequent lecturer at meetings and conferences regionally and nationally. Mr. Browne has been featured by many media outlets and produces regular content for various Alzheimer’s publications. His research interests include examining the role of modifiable risk factors and lifestyle intervention to prevent cognitive decline in dementia.