Hamilton 
Events Description
Do you want to learn how to safeguard your brain health as you age? Join us for an inspiring, interactive event filled with actionable tips, hosted by Baycrest, Defy Dementia, and Hamilton Public Library. The event will take place at the Hamilton Central Library on March 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. Take part in an interactive panel discussion and live demonstrations all about reducing your dementia risk, then take home an exclusive Defy Dementia tote bag filled with helpful brain health resources. Light refreshments will be provided.
Registrations encouraged, drop-ins welcome!
This event is held in partnership with Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University, McMaster Institute for Research on Aging, and GERAS Centre for Aging Research.
Who is it for?
Adults
HOW MUCH
Tickets : Free
Free registration and admission
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Wednesday March 27, 202 | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SCHEDULE:
2:00 p.m.: Doors open.
2:30 – 4:00 p.m.: Public panel discussion and Q&A with:
Dr. Allison Sekuler, President and Chief Scientist of the Baycrest Academy for Research and Education as well as the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI).
Dr. Jennifer Heisz, Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University, Director of the NeuroFit Lab, and author of the book “Move the Body, Heal the Mind.”
Ravi Venkatesh, an active 62-year-old who recently started making multiple lifestyle changes to improve his brain health after discovering the Defy Dementia podcast.
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.: Interactive booths and demonstrations all about reducing your dementia risk. Learn how to build your own air purifier at home; see your brain activity with portable electroencephalography (EEG) sensor technology; pick up a copy of the Brain Health Food Guide; learn about Baycrest’s free, online hearing screening tool; and much more.
Venue & Address
Hamilton Central Library, 55 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3K1
Wheelchair accessible
