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An Interactive Session on Dementia and Brain Health

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An Interactive Session on Dementia and Brain Health as part of Dementia Action Week

As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, Alzheimer’s Research UK is revolutionising the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. To celebrate Dementia Action Week, Dr Jenny Bell PhD, a community speaker for Alzheimer’s Research UK, will be talking to the Hastings Age Friendly Communities about the research projects being funded by the charity and the progress being made in understanding the diseases that cause dementia. She will also share why 2024 was an exciting turning point in the journey towards a cure. Join us for an interarctive session on brain health and the steps we can take to reduce our risk of developing dementia.

When
May 20, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location
Central Hall
Bank Buildings
Station Road
Hastings, TN34 1NG
United Kingdom

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