Aging with Dignity: Alzheimer’s 101
Event Description
Aging with Dignity: Alzheimer’s 101 is a special community briefing presented by WorldDenver in partnership with Dementia Friendly Denver, a local affiliate of the national Dementia Friendly America initiative. This free, engaging program offers an optimistic and informative overview of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, designed for individuals, families, professionals, and community members. Attendees will learn the difference between Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, common warning signs, risk factors, and how to pursue a diagnosis. The session will also explore promising research updates, the latest treatments, and ten proactive steps anyone can take to help reduce their risk of dementia. In addition, practical tips for communication and caregiving, as well as local resources, will be shared. Join us to better understand dementia and walk away with tools, knowledge, and hope for navigating aging with dignity.
Tickets: FREE & Open to All. Space is limited.
Location: Colorado’s Health Capitol (303 E 17th Ave Suite 400, Denver, CO 80203)
Event Agenda:
4:00 p.m. | Registration, Networking, and Refreshments
4:10 p.m. | Briefing Begins, Followed by Audience Q&A
5:15 p.m. | Networking
5:30 p.m. | Event Concludes
About the Speaker
After a corporate management career, JJ Jordan reinvented herself in the field of Alzheimer’s/Dementia after three of four parents in her immediate family were diagnosed with the disease. She was their family care partner for 16 years.
JJ is the CEO of the Jordan Consulting Group, where she lectures, teaches, and consults on dementia topics. She also teaches at DU, CU, the Denver Public Library, and AARP. She was recognized by AARP with their Community Partner Award for her dementia education work. JJ is an associate with a business psychology firm serving as their client dementia coaching and training provider. JJ also sits on the Dementia Action Coalition team for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
JJ is the volunteer Community Chair for Dementia Friendly Denver. She has also been a volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association’s for over 20 years. She served a six-year term on their Board of Directors and currently serves as their Public Policy Ambassador to Capitol Hill.
Aging with Dignity: Alzheimer’s 101 is a special community briefing presented by WorldDenver in partnership with Dementia Friendly Denver, a local affiliate of the national Dementia Friendly America initiative. This free, engaging program offers an optimistic and informative overview of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, designed for individuals, families, professionals, and community members. Attendees will learn the difference between Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, common warning signs, risk factors, and how to pursue a diagnosis. The session will also explore promising research updates, the latest treatments, and ten proactive steps anyone can take to help reduce their risk of dementia. In addition, practical tips for communication and caregiving, as well as local resources, will be shared. Join us to better understand dementia and walk away with tools, knowledge, and hope for navigating aging with dignity.
Tickets: FREE & Open to All. Space is limited.
Location: Colorado’s Health Capitol (303 E 17th Ave Suite 400, Denver, CO 80203)
Event Agenda:
4:00 p.m. | Registration, Networking, and Refreshments
4:10 p.m. | Briefing Begins, Followed by Audience Q&A
5:15 p.m. | Networking
5:30 p.m. | Event Concludes
About the Speaker
After a corporate management career, JJ Jordan reinvented herself in the field of Alzheimer’s/Dementia after three of four parents in her immediate family were diagnosed with the disease. She was their family care partner for 16 years.
JJ is the CEO of the Jordan Consulting Group, where she lectures, teaches, and consults on dementia topics. She also teaches at DU, CU, the Denver Public Library, and AARP. She was recognized by AARP with their Community Partner Award for her dementia education work. JJ is an associate with a business psychology firm serving as their client dementia coaching and training provider. JJ also sits on the Dementia Action Coalition team for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
JJ is the volunteer Community Chair for Dementia Friendly Denver. She has also been a volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association’s for over 20 years. She served a six-year term on their Board of Directors and currently serves as their Public Policy Ambassador to Capitol Hill.