2018 Discussion Series - June Presentation - All About Dementia....

Topic: All About Dementia....

Presenter: Nicolette Vasco, Program Coordinator - Alzheimer's Association

Nicolette Vasco has been on staff of the Alzheimer's Association since 2016. As Program Coordinator, she oversees delivery of all programs & services offered by the Alzheimer's Association to constituents in the greater New Jersey Region. As Ms. Vasco's family has been personally touched by Alzheimer's disease she provides compassion in the advocacy, support, and information to those she serves.
 
Ms. Vasco received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Non Profit Leadership from Georgia State University in 2013. She is a Certified Nonprofit Professional by the Non Profit Leadership Alliance. Ms. Vasco is currently a graduate student at Rutgers University studying to receive her Masters in Social Work. She is a volunteer first responder in her community serving as a fire fighter and an EMT.
Come learn about:
The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's disease

• The common risk factors and causes
• The stages of the disease and current treatments
• The facts and myths regarding aging, Alzheimer?s disease and dementia

• Research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement