Attendees will learn about the different stages of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, including various cognitive health interventions that can help prevent and slow down the disease process, maintain brain health, and assist in healthy aging. World Alzheimer's Day, which takes place on the 21st of September, is a global effort to raise awareness and challenge the stigma around Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
Nicole Absar, MD is a Cognitive/Behavioral Neurologist at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital's new Neurocognitive Clinic, where she provides diagnostic evaluation and management services for neurocognitive disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, vascular dementia, and other neurocognitive disorders. She is also a health activist, who has participated in national networking efforts to address neurological issues with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. in order to bring about necessary change in legislation and patient advocacy.
Dr. Absar is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (ABPN). She is a member of the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), and a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (FAPA). She is also a certified yoga teacher, who has integrated yoga therapy and mindfulness into neurocognitive brain health interventions for the prevention of vascular risk factors associated with stroke, heart disease, and forms of dementia.
This event will be held in-person at the library. For more information, please contact the library at (508) 696-4211 or vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org.
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