The symposium will educate professionals and caregivers about the impact of Alzheimer’s disease in the Hispanic/Latinx community.
English Session: 9-11:30 a.m.
Keynote Address
“The Role of Stress, Emotion and Culture on Brain Health in Latinos: What makes us resilient?” - Erica Diminich, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor, Stony
Brook University School of Medicine
“Eat Well for Brain Health” - Linda Altenburger, MS, RD, CDN & Marta Blanco, MS, NDTR, CLC, Senior Nutritionists, Cornell
Cooperative Extension
Spanish Session: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
“Eat Well for Brain Health” (in Spanish) - Marta Blanco, MS, NDTR, CLC, Senior Bilingual Nutritionist,
Cornell Cooperative Extension
“Healthy Living for your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research” (in Spanish) - Zuleika Ramirez, MPH, Outreach/Community Educator,
Alzheimer’s Association
*Everyone attending this event mus wear a mask*
