Host a Free Dementia Education Seminar at Your Organization
Empower Older Adults in Your Community with Knowledge About Brain Health
Are you a senior center, housing site, public library, faith-based group, or nonprofit serving older adults in Northern New Jersey? Act Now Foundation’s Alzheimer’s Prevention Education Project offers free dementia education seminars to help your community stay informed, supported, and empowered.
Since 2016, we’ve educated more than 5,600 older adults on brain health, memory changes, and early detection. Now, we’re ready to bring this program to you.
Program funded by the Hudson County Office on Aging, the Hudson County Office of Inclusion and Accessibility, the Bergen County Division of Senior Services, and the Essex County Division of Senior Services.
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What Our Seminars Cover
Each session is led by a trained dementia educator and lasts about 45–60 minutes, including Q&A. Presentations are tailored for older adults and are engaging, easy to follow, and practical.
Topics include:
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What dementia is and how it affects the brain
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Normal aging vs. early warning signs
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Lifestyle habits that support brain health
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When and how to seek memory screening
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Local resources for ongoing support
Available in English and Spanish. Offered in-person or virtually.
What We Provide
Hosting is simple. We’ll support your event with:
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Expert dementia educator to deliver the presentation
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Professional event flyer designed for your organization to distribute
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Online promotion on our website calendar and occasionally on our social media
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Event highlights on Facebook & Instagram with tags to your organization (if public)
Please note your team is responsible for distributing the flyer and informing your residents or clients directly.
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Why These Seminars Matter:
Dementia education reduces fear, builds confidence, and connects people with the support they need. Hosting a seminar gives your community:
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Knowledge to recognize memory changes early
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Tools to support brain health and overall wellness
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Direct access to local programs, services, and resources
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Printed materials to keep and share with family
TRUSTED BT COMMUNITY PARTNERS ACROSS BERGEN, HUDSON, AND ESSEX
In the past year alone, we’ve partnered with outstanding organizations such as:
Bergen County
55 Kip Center
Bergen Family Center
Bergenfield Senior Activity Center
Dixon Homestead Library Dumont
East Rutherford Memorial Library
Edgewater Senior Center
Elmwood Park Senior Activity Center
Fair Lawn Senior Center
Garfield Senior Activity Center
Garden Club (Seniors Club) Lyndhurst
HIPCIL
Joseph Cipolla Senior Center
Meadowlands Family Success Center
MLK Senior Center
Oakland Senior Center
Palisades Park Senior Activity Center
Paramus Health Department
Senior Source
Teaneck Public Library
United Senior Activity Center
Wallington Senior Activity Center
Hudson County
500 Manila Ave
Active Day North Bergen
Colin Powell Elementary School
East Newark Senior Center
The Elms Senior Building
Fox Hill Gardens
Grace Van Vorst Church
Grandview Preservation
Guttenberg Senior Center
Harborview Apartments
Holy Rosary Senior Residence
JC Free Public Library - The Heights
Joseph Connors Senior Center
Kroll Heights
Lafayette Senior Building
Maureen Collier Senior Center
Monroe Gardens
Muhlenberg Gardens
North Bergen Public Library - MB
Save Latin America
Spruce Terrace
Essex County
Ballantyne House
Bloomfield Public Library
East Orange Senior Center
Independence Park
Irvington Senior Apartments
J.C. White Manor 516 Bergn St.
Marion Manor
Mount Carmel Towers (Orange)
Newark Public Library Main Branch
Nutley Public Library
Nutley Senior Center
Orange Housing Authority
Robert J O'Toole Community Center
South End Gardens Montclair
The Pavilion
Upper Field House (City of Orange HA)
Verona Community Center
Wally's Choice Community Center
Weequahic
Welcoming Center (Cherry Blossom)
Wesley Towers
West Side Park Senior Center
