Brain Health Matters Series: Early Steps That Make a Difference
Join us for an informative two-part series focused on proactive brain health and the importance of early intervention. Brain Health Matters: Early Steps That Make a Difference will explore how lifestyle choices and early medical evaluation can support cognitive wellness and improve long-term outcomes.
In Part I, registered dietitian Judy Caplan, MS, RDN will discuss the connection between nutrition and brain health, including foods and dietary patterns that support memory, focus, and overall cognitive function.
In Part II, Dr. Jennifer Pauldurai from the Inova Brain Health and Memory Disorders Program will discuss the importance of early cognitive testing, early diagnosis, and how new and emerging Alzheimer’s and dementia medications are changing treatment and care planning.
This educational program is ideal for older adults, family members, and caregivers who want to take proactive steps toward maintaining brain health and staying informed about the latest advancements in memory care.
For questions, please email Kristine Llanes, Director of Community Outreach, at KLlnaes@kensingtonsl.com.
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Dr. Jennifer PaulduraiLearn MoreDr. Jennifer Pauldurai is a specialty care physician board certified in adult neurology, cognitive and behavioral neurology, and board eligible in neuropsychiatry. She joined Inova in 2023 and has been practicing since 2019.
Dr. Pauldurai’s clinical areas of interest include memory disorders, dementia syndromes, behavioral disruptions including hallucinations and delusions, and mood disorders in the setting of neurodegenerative disease. She also has a special interest in mental health and psychology and finds that she cannot care for brain disease without overlap with psychological wellbeing. Therefore, she integrates therapy and coping skills into her practice. She is also trained in integrative medicine and strives to provide a multidisciplinary and personalized treatment plan that includes nutrition, cognitive and physical activity, sleep, and mental wellbeing recommendations.
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Judy CaplanLearn MoreJudy Caplan, MS, RDN, is trained and experienced in a wide variety of health conditions and clinical disorders associated with Internal Medicine providing the highest standard of patient care.