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Women’s Mind Matters: Exploring the Connection Between Sleep and Women’s Brain Health

November 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County launched The Women’s Mind Matters initiative to explore the impacts of dementia on women and has been at the forefront raising awareness of women’s brain health and risks for dementia. This webinar is the latest in this learning series aiming to increase awareness of the risks of dementia inherent to women, and to share hopeful news and practical tips about preventive measures to reduce the risk of 40% of dementias.

Hear from Dr. Laurel Charlesworth MD FRCPC, sleep physician and neurologist at the Ottawa Hospital, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Ottawa about the role of sleep in brain health, including the impact of good sleep habits and the risks associated with poor sleep.

For more information and to register: https://dementiahelp.ca/education/sleep-and-brain-health/

 

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Date:
November 28
Time:
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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To Register or Learn more, visit:
https://dementiahelp.ca/education/sleep-and-brain-health/