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Keys to Dementia Prevention

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Aug
5
Tue
To
Oct
7
Tue
Aug 5 - Oct 7, 2025
Tuesdays
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Sixty Forward Center
Ames, IA

Story County Public Health is offering a 10-week, research-based course designed to help individuals 55 and older, reduce their risk of developing dementia by up to 70% through the adoption of simple lifestyle changes.

Registration Details

Registration is closed.

Before registering and providing payment, you'll need to go through a phone screening. Use the registration link to complete the screening form. 

Fees & Payment

The cost of this program is $50 for the 10-week program, which includes one-on-one consultations with a pharmacist, dietitian, fitness professional and wellness coach. 

Description

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Story County Public Health is offering a 10-week, research-based course designed to help participants reduce their risk of developing dementia by up to 70% through the adoption of simple lifestyle changes.

Participants must be able to live independently, actively take part in goal setting, and understand course materials and class activities.

The cost of this program is $50 for the 10-week program, which includes one-on-one consultations with a pharmacist, dietician, fitness professional and wellness coach.

Learn more about the Brain Health and Hope, KEYS to Dementia Prevention (KEYS) program.

This course is offered thanks to generous support from Mary Greeley Medical Center, Iowa Health & Human Services, and Ames Fitness Center.

Instructor(s)

Contact

Story County Public Health at 515-233-7510

Schedule & Location

Schedule

This event includes all of the 10 meeting times below.
Date Time Location Instructor
1. Tue, August 05 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Sixty Forward Center Story County Public Health
2. Tue, August 12 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Sixty Forward Center Story County Public Health
3. Tue, August 19 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Sixty Forward Center Story County Public Health
4. Tue, August 26 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Sixty Forward Center Story County Public Health
5. Tue, September 02 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Sixty Forward Center Story County Public Health
6. Tue, September 09 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Sixty Forward Center Story County Public Health
7. Tue, September 16 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Sixty Forward Center Story County Public Health
8. Tue, September 23 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Sixty Forward Center Story County Public Health
9. Tue, September 30 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Sixty Forward Center Story County Public Health
10. Tue, October 07 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Sixty Forward Center Story County Public Health

Location Details

  • Sixty Forward Center
    205 S. Walnut Ave.
    Ames, IA 50010
    Main: 515-233-2906

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