By MENTOR, Ohio, Jan. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- According to recent studies, more than 35 million people worldwide will have dementia within the year. Currently there are more than 15 million family caregivers attending to a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia - a number that will grow significantly as the Baby Boomers retire.
On Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 6:30 p.m., Emeritus at Newell Creek, a senior living community schedule to open next month, is hosting a free Brain Health event for seniors and individuals caring for aging parents featuring nationally recognized clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Paul Nussbaum. Dr. Nussbaum will cover the anatomy of the brain, understanding dementia's progression and treatment approaches, brain health, and lifestyle factors that build brain reserve.
Dr. Nussbaum is Emeritus Senior Living's national director of brain health, and author of the books Save Your Brain and Brain Health Lifestyle.
Brain Health Event Details
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Place: Emeritus at Newell Creek, 7900 Center Street, Mentor, Ohio
Information or to RSVP: 440-840-8872 or newellcreek-ed@emeritus.com.
About Emeritus at Newell Creek
Emeritus at Newell Creek is a premier senior living community specifically for seniors whose needs range from assisted living to memory care. Nestled in a charming neighborhood, this lovely residential building features 103 new apartments, a nurse on staff, three homemade meals served restaurant-style each day, a diverse and dynamic activities program for premier senior living and elder care and weekly housekeeping services.
About Emeritus Senior Living
Emeritus Senior Living is the largest assisted living and memory care provider in the United States, with the ability to serve nearly 54,000 residents. More than 31,000 employees support approximately 510 communities throughout 45 states coast to coast. Emeritus offers the spectrum of senior residential choices, care options, and life enrichment programs that fulfill individual needs and promote purposeful living during the aging process. Senior living service offerings include independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, home health care, and rehabilitation services. Emeritus experts provide insights on senior living, care, wellness, brain health, and family topics at www.emeritus.com, which also offers details on the organization's family-focused philosophy and services. Emeritus' common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ESC.
Contact:
Constance Eyman, Executive Director
newellcreek-ed@emeritus.com
440-840-8872
SOURCE Emeritus Senior Living
