Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Alzheimer's Awareness Month
GWSPH recognizes the immense impact that Alzheimer's and dementia have on family, friends, and caregivers. June is a month dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer's disease and promoting brain health. Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month serves as an opportunity to educate ourselves, support those affected by the disease, and take proactive steps to maintain optimal brain health. The GW Institute for Brain Health and Dementia aims to improve knowledge about brain health in our community to support persons living with memory loss.
Activities around GWSPH
The Expanding the Pipeline to Graduate Research in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (EPGRAD) Program is a fully-funded 8-week summer education and research training program for undergraduates, designed to encourage students from diverse and underrepresented (in the biomedical and behavioral sciences) communities who are interested in medicine, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to pursue advanced studies and careers in the area of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias (ADRD).
The Institute is working to establish new curriculum in the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health, including an elective to introduce students to brain health research early as part of our mission to build workforce capacity in brain health research.
Brain Health & the Microbiome Study
This research study is investigating the gut microbiomes of people with mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease are altered following lifestyle changes.
This research study is investigating the gut microbiomes of people with mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease are altered following lifestyle changes.
Black Male Dementia Caregiver Burden Study
This research study at the George Washington University is investigating the cognitive and physiological effects of Black American caregivers.
Upcoming Events
Purple Saturdays and Sundays are community events held at local places of worship across the country to promote awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
June 26th 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Middle: Navigating Sandwich Caregiving with Grace with Dr. Leslie Davidson
June 26th 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Hidden Caregivers Among Us with Dr. Robert Turner
June 26th 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Caregiving for Independence: Strategies for Caregivers to Promote Independence and Quality of Life with Dr. Tippi Geron
Cooking Demonstrations:
Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Register here!