Members & guests- free. RSVP below to register. This event will be presented virtually via Zoom.

*Part of our Village Chicago: Very Brainy Summer Series! 

About the Event: According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “positive, everyday actions can make a difference in brain health, even lowering the risk of cognitive decline and possibly Alzheimer’s and dementia.” Join this session to learn the top actions you can take to improve your brain health, and how to build habits to maintain them over time. You will walk away with increased knowledge about brain health and a plan to put this knowledge into action to build better brain habits in your daily life.

About the Presenter:  Karrie Stanley is an Occupational Therapist and founder of Vitalize Home Therapy, PLLC based in Chicago. Vitalize Home Therapy provides home-based outpatient OT services to older adults via Medicare Part B and private pay options. Karrie is passionate about her work with older adults and sees her role as a problem-solver and partner to navigate the challenges of aging in order to remain in their home of choice with a lifestyle they find meaningful. Her areas of expertise include fall prevention, basic home modifications, aging in place and working persons with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. She is also certified in LSVT BIG treatment for Parkinson’s disease and the Skills2Care program supporting persons with dementia and their caregivers and families. Karrie has been an OT for over 20 years and holds a Bachelor’s degree in OT from Xavier University and Master’s degree in Disability Studies and Social Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago.