(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter is hosting a Women’s History Month Celebration. The event takes place at the Broadway Christian Church of the Disciples in Council Bluffs, on Friday, March 7th, from 8-a.m. until 3-p.m.  It includes presentations from experts in the field of women’s wellness and brain health.

Approximately two-thirds of people with Alzheimer’s disease are women, and women over the age of 65 are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s as men. Women are also more likely to be the primary caregiver for a loved one living with the disease. To honor all the women facing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, the Alzheimer’s Association is hosting this event to spread awareness about the disease and provide tips and resources to help all those who attend better care for themselves and their loved ones.

Here are some of the presentations that are part of the event program:

·       Stress and Brain Health Research presented by Dr. Juliana Talarico, University of Iowa College of Nursing

·       How Women Make a Difference – Together by Brenda Mainwaring, Iowa West Foundation

·       Empowering Women: Strengthening Self-Assurance and Championing Justice Through Advocacy presented by Nelcy Vargas, Catholic Charities, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program

·       Jet Setting to Greatness presented by Dr. Keisha Bradford, Doctors for America

·       Safe Exercises Throughout the Day presented by Lois Turner, YMCA Health Living Center

To register for the virtual community forum, visit tinyurl.com/AlzWHMC2025.

Today, there are nearly 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, including over 62,000 in Iowa. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends are serving as caregivers, including nearly 100,000 in Iowa.