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By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | April 2, 2025
Community members interested in brain health and aging are invited to attend the 28th Brain Health Forum, hosted by the Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Emory University.https://alzheimers.emory.edu/
The in-person event will take place on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, and will feature leading experts from Emory discussing the latest research on memory loss and dementia. Topics will include risk factors for cognitive decline, how to promote healthy aging, and why dementia research matters more than ever.
Organizers say the forum offers practical advice for staying mentally sharp and preventing disease. Attendees will also learn how lifestyle choices can impact long-term brain health.
“This forum is a great chance for people to hear directly from top researchers and get easy-to-follow tips on aging well,” said a spokesperson for the center.
The event is run by the Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Emory. Each year, their team brings top doctors and researchers to speak. They explain brain science in ways that are easy to understand.
You’ll hear the latest news on memory loss and dementia. You’ll learn what puts people at risk. You’ll also get tips on how to stay sharp as you age.
There’s a good reason this forum matters now more than ever. Each year in the U.S., about 514,000 new cases of dementia are diagnosed in adults aged 65 and older. That number is expected to double by the year 2060.
As of 2024, about 6.9 million older Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is the most common kind of dementia. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and behavior.
Dementia affects not only the person who has it, but also their families. People often need care for many years. That’s why learning about it now is so important.
The forum will also talk about how brain health affects different groups. Research shows that Black Americans are more likely to get dementia than white Americans.
Black adults are about 1.5 to 2 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or similar conditions. About 21% of Black adults over age 70 are living with Alzheimer’s. That’s more than double the rate in white adults the same age.
Doctors think there are several reasons for this. One reason is health problems that are more common in Black communities. These include high blood pressure and diabetes. Both can raise the risk of dementia.
Other reasons include fewer resources. Many Black Americans face barriers in education, income, and access to good healthcare. These lifelong challenges can increase dementia risk.
There is also a problem with diagnosis. Black adults are less likely to be diagnosed correctly or early. That means they may not get the help they need in time.
At the forum, speakers will talk about how to fix these problems. They’ll share steps people can take to protect their memory and thinking skills. They’ll also talk about how lifestyle choices—like exercise, sleep, and healthy food—can help your brain.
The forum will give clear advice you can use right away. Whether you’re a caregiver, a senior, or just someone who wants to learn, there’s something for everyone.
You’ll leave with new knowledge and practical tools. You’ll also learn why research is key to finding better treatments and maybe even a cure.
Brain health is for everyone. And the more you know, the more you can do to protect it.
Don’t miss this free event. Sign up today and take the first step in caring for your brain.
