Join the Alzheimer Society to talk exercise as medicine. Explore how what’s good for the body is also good for the brain. Look at how exercise can reduce dementia risk. Chat about how exercise can boost symptom management and quality of life for people with dementia.

Speakers confirmed so far include:

• Dr. Cindy Barha of the University of Calgary, who has studied how tailored exercise recommendations can improve brain health at different ages and stages.

• Bill Heibein, who was diagnosed in 2000 at age 59 with young onset Alzheimer's disease and who later co-founded the Ontario Dementia Advisory Group as well as participated in many advocacy activities. 

• Dr. Laura Middleton of the University of Waterloo, whose Brain and Body Lab has studied dementia-inclusive exercise and its positive impacts.

• Jane Sandercock, who as been a caregiver for her father, and who is also a health services and policy researcher.

• Fe Wyma, who has been a caregiver for her mother, and who is also a designer and design instructor.

Moderating this session will be Kate Shingler, Director, Marketing & Communications at Brain Canada.

More details at alzheimer.ca/

This is a virtual event, registration is required, no fees.