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About this event

Physical Activity for Brain Health

Schedule: Wednesday, April 8th

Time: 4:00p - 5:30p
Location: Resilient Living Center | Performance Studio
LiveWell 1261 S. Main Street Plantsville, CT 06479
Cost: Free

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This community education session introduces physical activity as one of the five core domains of the FINGER* protocol—an evidence-based, multidomain approach to supporting brain health and reducing dementia risk across the lifespan.
The session is presented by faculty from the Yale School of Nursing in collaboration with the LiveWell team.

*Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment and Disability

What you’ll learn

· Science linking physical activity and brain health

· Body movement for cognitive resilience

· How physical activity fits within the FINGER model

· Practical strategies for supporting brain health through physical activity

Who should attend

· Community members interested in brain health and healthy aging

· Individuals concerned about memory, cognitive
health, or dementia prevention

· Family members and caregivers

· Health professionals and community providers serving adults and older adults

Format

· Faculty-led teaching

· Discussion of real-world applications

· Opportunity for questions and conversation

(Note: Content may be recorded for educational and research purposes.)

When and where

· Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

· Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM EST

· Location: LiveWell, 1261 S Main St, Plantsville, CT

This session is part of an ongoing Yale School of Nursing–LiveWell collaborative research and implementation project focused on community-engaged brain wellness education and the pilot testing of evidence-based dementia prevention strategies. Special thanks to the Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust.