Empowering Communities Through Dementia Awareness
In this episode of Aging For All, we welcome Lisa Brownlee Johnson, a nurse practitioner and geriatrician, to discuss the importance of community engagement in dementia screening and holistic health. Join us as Lisa shares her experiences in the healthcare field, emphasizing the need for accessible dementia screenings, building trust within the African-American community, and the role of arts in raising awareness about dementia. Our conversation also touches on the significance of partnerships and the mission of Wisdom Watch Alliance to support individuals and families affected by dementia.
Meet Our Special Guest!
Lisa Brownlee Johnson is a nurse practitioner, geriatrician, and holistic health advocate. She was born and raised in Richmond and is a Three-time Virginia Commonwealth University graduate. She is committed to valuing health and wellbeing at all stages of life. Lisa believes that the most impactful way she could help improve a person’s health is to start with the person, in the community the person considers home. This fueled her passion to help establish Wisdom Watch Alliance, a grassroots volunteer organization devoted to advocating for elders and families living with dementia in Richmond’s disproportionately impacted African American community. A key initiative for Wisdom Watch is to make screenings for dementia more accessible in the community.
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Additional Resources
Alzheimer’s Association website
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