Can We Prevent Alzheimer’s? What Science Says About Risk and Resilience

Learn the ins and outs of Alzheimer's disease and actions that may help ward it off.

Event Information

  • 6:30 – 7:30pm MST
  • Glendale-Foothills Branch Library, 19055 North 57th Avenue
Older gentleman using a laptop.

Alzheimer’s disease has rising diagnoses but no definitive cure. Join Dr. Wickstead for a discussion of the ins and outs of Alzheimer's disease and actions that may help ward it off. He will examine how lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise, stress, socialization, and continued education may lessen the risk of developing Alzheimer’s.


Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Location:
Presenter: , AFHEA, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ College of Graduate Studies

For more information, please contact Lauren K. at 623-930-3842 or lkalt@glendaleaz.com. Reservations are not necessary. 

The information presented in these lectures is provided for informational purposes only and is not for use in diagnosing any condition. The information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, care, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding any possible medical condition.

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