Dietary Approaches to Support Brain Health in Aging webinar set for June 25
Free OneOp session explores dietary patterns that may slow cognitive decline in those with Alzheimer's and related dementias
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and OneOp will host the webinar, “Dietary Approaches to Support Brain Health in Aging,” on June 25.
The free webinar will be from 10-11 a.m. through OneOp, a virtual professional development platform for providers who serve military families.
Participants can register at tx.ag/BrainHealthInAging.
Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing connection information.
For questions and additional information, contact Ella Allison at [email protected]
About the webinar
The session will give providers evidence-informed guidance on nutrition strategies that may help brain health across the lifespan. Participants will explore the role of antioxidants, phytochemicals, omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins and the gut microbiome in cognitive function.
The webinar will also compare the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, DASH, Mediterranean, and the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, MIND, dietary patterns, and examine emerging research linking these approaches to reduced cognitive decline.
Providers will learn how to address common caregiver questions about supplements, brain foods and realistic behavior-change strategies. Practical talking points and client-friendly recommendations will help providers translate research into actionable guidance for caregivers and families navigating Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, ADRD.
The webinar will be presented by Jenna Anding, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension specialist and professor, Texas A&M Department of Nutrition. Anding is a registered and licensed dietitian with more than 25 years of experience developing and evaluating AgriLife Extension education programs on nutrition, food safety and food preservation. She currently serves as senior editor for the Journal of Extension.
Continuing education units available
One continuing education unit will be available in the following areas:
- Board-certified patient advocates, Patient Advocate Certification Board.
- Certified in family and consumer sciences and certified nutrition and wellness educators, American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences.
- Board-certified case managers and board-certified disability management specialists, Commission for Case Manager Certification.
- Registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered, pending Commission on Dietetic Registration review.
- Certified family life educators, National Council on Family Relations.
- Certified health education specialists and master certified health education specialists, National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.
- Social workers, licensed professional counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists, University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work.
OneOp certificates of attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.
