Healthy Brain Initiative

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 supported 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: 

Healthy Brain Initiative Caregiver Classes:

Looking to learn more about your caregiver journey? Earn prizes and learn great information all spring with our caregiver educational classes. Join us for our next series in May. Learn about the basics of talking to your healthcare provider and navigating important documents when caring for someone with dementia on May 6 & 7. Documents covered include power of attorney, advanced directive, wills, trust, and beneficiary forms. Both classes are from 1:00 - 2:00PM at the Redding Library. 

There will be an additional offering in eastern Shasta County. Learn the basics of memory loss and navigating important documents on May 29 from 12:30 - 1:30PM. The class will be held in McArthur at the Intermountain Fairgrounds, Flower Building. 

To learn more and register, click here. 

For further information about the Healthy Brain Initiaitve please contact:

Daniel Belong
Community Education Specialist
Email: dbelong@shastacounty.gov
Phone: (530) 229-8415