who has a brain is at risk of
developing Alzheimer's, a fatal
disease that is often misunder-
stood. During the month of June,
you can help by raising aware-
ness and taking action.
your heart, lungs and other critical
organs, it deserves to be a priority
when it comes to your health.
Here are 10 tips to help reduce
your risk of cognitive decline.
cognitive decline and dementia.
Take a class at a local college,
community center or online.
smoking can reduce risk to levels
comparable to those who have not
smoked.
and stroke obesity, high blood
pressure and diabetes neg-
atively impact your cognitive
health.
and dementia. Wear a seat belt
and use a helmet when playing
contact sports or riding a bike.
etables and fruit to help reduce
the risk of cognitive decline.
in problems with memory and
thinking.
link depression with cognitive
decline, so seek treatment if you
suffer from depression, anxiety
or stress.
health. Find ways to be part of
your local community or share
activities with friends and family.
furniture. Play games of strategy,
like bridge.
that elevates heart rate and
increases blood flow. Studies
have found that physical ac-
tivity reduces risk of cognitive
decline.
facing the disease by participat-
ing in the Alzheimer's Associa-
tion The Longest Day on June 20.
ness for the Alzheimer's Asso-
ciation®. Held annually on the
this sunrise-to-sunset event sym-
bolizes the challenging journey
of those living with the disease
and their caregivers.
by fundraising, while partici-
pating in an activity they love
to honor someone facing the
disease. The event will take
place at The Cleveland Racquet
Club, which will be open to
the public for tennis matches.
Two-hour slots will be available,
and the minimum donation is
$50. One hundred percent of
the proceeds will be donated
to the Alzheimer's Association
Cleveland Area Chapter Sign up
or donate at alz.org/thelongest-
day. Reserve your space today
at: http://tinyurl.com/j9233m3.
empowers individuals and families touched by cancer through programs
and services provided free of charge. The programs and services offered
a cancer diagnosis. The Gathering Place has two locations in Beachwood and a
location in Westlake. Below is a listing of upcoming programs at The Gathering
Place, located at 23300 Commerce Park in Beachwood. All listed programs
require advance registration by calling 216.595.9546 unless otherwise noted.
For more information visit www.touchedbycancer.org.
Thursday, June 9 · 6:30-8 pm
from a panel of prostate cancer
survivors. Spouses or significant
others are welcome to attend
this meeting. No registration
required.
Uncertainty: All Day Retreat
for Young Adults Surviving
Cancer
ture is unknown. Spouses, part-
ners, friends, siblings welcome.
Advance registration required by
calling 216.595.9546 or register-
ing at bitly.com/YAalldayretreat
Group for Those with
Gynecological Cancers
Wednesday, June 15 · 6-7:30 pm
No registration required.
with Cancer
Friday, June 17 · 11 am-12:30 pm
No registration required.
Sunday, June 5
Beachwood Place
For complete information, see
article on page 7. To register,
visit www.racefortheplace.com.
asts and festival patrons with
back-to-back weekends featur-
ing events that will showcase
the finest artists in the country
and offer unique and afford-
able gift items. The 26th Annu-
al Art in The Village with Craft
Marketplace, at Legacy Village,
will take place Saturday, June
4, 10 am 8 pm and Sunday,
June 5, 10 am 6 pm; and the
11th Annual Crocker Park Fine
Art Fair with Craft Marketplace
will take place Saturday, June
11, 10 am 8 pm and Sunday,
June 12, 11 am 6 pm.
For more information, visit
www.artfestival.com, email
info@artfestival.com or call
561.746.6615.