Food for Thought: The Power of Food for People with Dementia
Event Details
Can a dinner bring back memories for people experiencing cognitive decline? Can our taste buds revitalize our past? Join us to uncover how food creates joy and novelty for older adults with memory impairment. In this talk, you'll hear from Jake Broder, an Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, playwright, and actor, and Virginia Sturm, GBHI faculty member and Endowed Professor at UCSF as they explore the powerful connection between food and memory. The event will be moderated by food writer, Alix Wall. Discover how food might help improve the quality of life for people with dementia or cognitive impairments.
Read about efforts by Atlantic Fellows Jake Broder and Zach Bandler, who are using food memories to help those with dementia reconnect with their past and create new connections through shared meals—discover their innovative approach.
Watch a video recording of this event below:
Zach Bandler, Film Director and Screenwriter, Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health
