About The California Healthy Brain Initiative:
Through California Healthy Brain Initiative funding, Shasta County is addressing the high rate of Alzheimer’s and dementia in our community. The initiative promotes brain health through awareness and educational campaigns, and addresses the needs of caregivers through local partnerships.
For more information about the initiative and Road Map series, visit: Healthy Brain Initiative, State and Local Public Health Partnerships to Address Dementia: The 2023-2027 Road Map (cdc.gov)
*This website is funded by the California Department of Public Health Alzheimer’s Disease Program’s California Healthy Brain Initiative State and Local Public Health Partnerships to Address Dementia. Funding is provided by the 2022-2023 California Budget Act one-time General Fund expenditure authority over three State Fiscal Years from 2022 to 2025. The findings and conclusions in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the California Department of Public Health or the California Health and Human Services Agency.
Announcements:
Free Healthy Brain Initiative Classes:
Looking to learn more about your caregiver journey? Just looking to learn more about brain health? Learn great information all year with our educational classes. Open to anyone in the general public. View details below.
See the full schedule here:
Virtual:
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
Wednesday, January 15, 2025. 3-4pm.
Learn about the difference between Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, and common warning signs.
Healthy Living for Your Brain And Body
Tuesday, January 30, 2025. 12-1pm.
Learn about ways to promote your brain health through diet, nutrition, exercise, and social engagement.
For further information about the Healthy Brain Initiative please contact:
Daniel Belong
Community Education Specialist
Email: dbelong [at] shastacounty.gov (dbelong[at]shastacounty[dot]gov)
Phone: (530) 229-8415
