Learn about Global Wildlife & Healthy Living for Your Brain &Body

The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter’s educational program, Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research & Learn about Wildlife from around the World, will be offered Virtually Via Zoom at 12:00 pm on Thursday, January 20, 2022

For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

Followed by Mission Wildlife and Guest Speaker, Julie Scardina will share about what is happening around the world and what Mission Wildlife is doing to help. Learn about unique animals from around the world, such as the pangolin (pictured above), painted dogs, and much more!

The program will conclude with a live special question and answer session.

The end of Alzheimer’s disease starts here. To register for this program offered at no cost, call 800.272.3900 or register online at bit.ly/alzmissionwildlifezoom

About Guest Speaker Julie Scardina:

Julie’s lifelong love of all animals led Julie to careers as animal trainer, conservationist, and public educator. Julie’s credentials include her role as Corporate Director of Animal Ambassador Programs and Training for SeaWorld and Busch Gardens parks, along with Julie’s 20 years as wildlife spokesperson. Julie was the most frequent guest on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and appeared on the Today Show over 100 times discussing animals and conservation, among many other appearances.

Julie has been recognized for her work in these fields with a variety of awards: a trainer’s association lifetime achievement award, a US Fish & Wildlife Service award for conservation, a collegiate Hall of Fame induction and an Emmy for educational programming to name a few.

With the goal of introducing and encouraging others to make a positive difference in the world we share, Julie now leads Mission Wildlife, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting species conservation. Julie’s other conservation affiliations include the World Wildlife Fund National Council, the Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders program board, and the National Marine Mammal Foundation board.

Julie also co-authored the book Wildlife Heroes highlighting 40 conservationists and their life’s work to save imperiled species. As Julie says, “We can all be wildlife heroes - actions such as creating your own backyard habitat and making informed consumer choices can make a big difference for the health and conservation of our one planet and all its inhabitants!”

About the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter:

The Alzheimer’s Association® is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s research, care and support. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter covers an 87-county area with offices in Chicago, Joliet, Rockford, Springfield, Bloomington, Peoria, Quincy and Carbondale. Since 1980, the Chapter has provided reliable information and care consultation; created supportive services for families; increased funding for dementia research; and influenced public policy changes. The Illinois Chapter serves more than half a million Illinois residents affected by Alzheimer's disease, including more than 220,000 Illinois residents living with the disease. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's®. For more information visit www.alz.org/illinois or call our free 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.