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2016 Brain Health Fair
It was a successful turnout for the 2016 Brain Health Fair hosted by The Gathering Place and the Brazoria County Alzheimer's Awareness Project on January 9, 2016 at the Brazoria County Fairgrounds.
The Fair featured over 40 exhibitors, free health screenings from blood pressure to memory, exercise and cooking demonstrations, doctors presentations, entertainment, door prizes and tours through the MEGA Brain.
Attendees enjoyed yoga, tai chi, zumba, karate, Pilates, line dancing, jazzercise and Silver Sneakers and tasted delightful tidbits made by Texas AgriLife master cooks.
Dr. Leanne Burnett, Medical Director of the Neurology Department at Houston Methodist St. John Hospital discussed Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. Dr. Qiangiun Cai, a UTMB cardiologist, discussed Heart Attack 101 and Kelley Ackley, a BACODA educator, discussed prescription drug abuse.