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The brain is a vital and complex contributor to our overall health and lifespan. While some brain changes may be expected over time, others may be noticeable warning signs of dementia, another medical condition, or medication effects or interactions. Although the brain is a complicated system, brain health is grouped into a few key areas, making it easier to find and use strategies that may help you minimize functional decline, injury, or disease.
With June being Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, immediate and ongoing opportunities are offered below for information about brain health and options for maximizing your health and supporting yourself, a family member, or friend with memory loss.
- Free, dementia social work consultations available through Kitsap County Aging and Long Term Care, in partnership with Sound Self, PLLC. Contact the county at (360) 337-5700, (800) 562-6418 Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm for information or to request a referral.
- June 5, 2025 11:00am-12:30pm PST. Webinar: “Discovering the Science of the Aging Brain” hosted by The University of Washington and AARP.
- June 20, 2025 an in-person Caregiver Summit, at Emerald Downs Casino- Auburn, WA.
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Research Tuesdays (in June). Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association.
- Monthly Dementia Friends Washington information sessions about becoming a dementia friend to improve the way people think, act, and talk about dementia in your community.
Resources
Are you an older adult interested in making an impact in Kitsap?
The Kitsap County Aging Advisory Council has two immediate openings for interested community members: one for a resident of District 1 (Bangor, Keyport, North Kitsap and Bainbridge Island areas) and one at-large position (for a person that resides anywhere in Kitsap County). Be the voice of our community! Learn more about the Council by visiting the website HERE or contact Rebecca Pirtle, Volunteer Coordinator, at rpirtle@kitsap.gov.
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