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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
Brain Health and Dementia
Florida Department of Health in Nassau County
- 904-875-6100
- chd45webmaster@flhealth.gov
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Fax
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Mailing Address
1620 Nectarine Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Healthy Body, Healthy Brain
Nassau County Healthy Brain Road Map will allow the Health Department and key community partners to expand our “observation lens” tied with planning, implementation, and evaluation of services to best support needs and set :
- Prospects for Increased Healthy Brain and other dementia risk reduction
- Resources for earlier diagnosis and clinical care at all stages of cognitive decline
- Community Support for Brain Health and making our communities more resourceful, friendly and inclusive of those impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq_Er-tqPsA
Understand Alzheimer's Disease - 3 Minutes video – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ea3RDSsgLY
¿Qué es la enfermedad de Alzheimer?
https://www.alz.org/get-involved-now/advocate/improving-care
Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM)
Help make Alzheimer’s a national priority
https://www.cdc.gov/aging/data/infographic/2019/pdfs/florida-h.pdf
Healthy Body, Healthy Brain... For Everyone The health of your brain is closely linked to the health of your body. As a result, practicing healthy habits and actively managing your chronic conditions can go a long way in terms of protecting your brain. |
Living with Dementia Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or another dementia can leave you feeling scared, isolated, hopeless, anxious, and even angry. It is normal to feel a wide range of emotions. Know that you are joined by thousands of Floridians who share your diagnosis and understand what you are going through. READ MORE |
Resources for Health Care Professionals A predicted 16 million Americans will have Alzheimer’s disease in 2050, dramatically impacting the lives of many Nassau County residents and their families. In addition to the emotional and financial stress diagnosed individuals and their caregivers face, the increasing numbers pose a significant burden on the health care system. READ MORE |
Support for Caregivers and Family If you or someone close to you is impacted by Alzheimer’s or a related dementia, you are not alone. There are more than_______________ aged 65 and older who have diagnosed Alzheimer’s disease—the most common cause of dementia—and another 30,000 Vermonters who care for them. READ MORE |
Community Matters Community plays a key role in creating support every step of the way, an inviting and warm atmosphere for those with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. while also raising awareness and engagement throughout the places they work, worship, play, get an education and live. That may be easier than you think. READ MORE |
DOH is committed to utilize our website as point of resource dissemination needed to connect individuals impacted by Cognitive Decline, Alzheimer’s with adequate information, people and services Please contact Barb Baptista, DOH Road Map Strategist, Community Engagement and Health Equity Liaison at 904-753- 1258 or Barbara.Baptista@flhealth.gov.
The efforts of Nassau Brain Healthy Brain Road Map are guided by a Task Force Advisory Council of Agency representatives and Individual stakeholders and based on the National Alzheimer’s Association and the Center of Disease Control’s 2018-2023 Public Health Road map: |
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