Instructor: Patricia Quinlisk

No image available Biography: Patricia Quinlisk was the medical director and state epidemiologist at the Iowa Department of Public Health for 24 years. She is now semi-retired, continuing to teach at various universities and working on projects such as how to change behaviors to prevent dementia. Her background includes a hospital clinical microbiologist, a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal, and training as a field epidemiologist in the CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service.

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(HEA10926Z) KEYS TO PREVENTING DEMENTIA: Help & Hope As We Age

The risk of developing dementia can be reduced; in fact, it's estimated that about 40-45% of all cases of dementia/Alzheimer's disease can be prevented. In these three classes, you will learn the details about what YOU can do to lower your risk, even if you think you might be carrying the dementia gene!
November 20, 2026 to December 11, 2026, Live on Zoom