​This interactive presentation covers ten key habits that support brain health, explores the relationship between cardiovascular health and cognitive function, and highlights the importance of maintaining brain health across all stages of life. It concludes with an engaging activity designed to help participants develop a personalized action plan for adopting brain-healthy habits.

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Erica Eikren has a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education, is certified as a Dementia Friend and is an active advocate for families with a dementia journey like her own. She is a resource for those with Alzheimer’s and all other Dementias in her role as Program Manager for the Iowa Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

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She joined the Iowa Chapter staff in January of 2024 after being a volunteer for Des Moines Walk to End Alzheimer’s from 2017-2023.  Some of Erica’s current roles include supporting research funding and legislation that positively impacts those living with the disease and their caregivers.  She also serves the Association as a media spokesperson, acts as a support group facilitator for caregivers, and provides educational programming to spread the mission of the association to the 105 counties that the chapter represents.