Gary Small, M.D., Book Tour Presentation at Greenspring

Public Invited to Special Author Event on Brain Health

(Springfield, Va.) - On January 11, Dr. Gary Small, Professor of Psychiatry and Aging and Director of the UCLA Longevity Center at UCLA, will be visiting Greenspring to provide a free one-hour presentation regarding his revised paperback edition of THE ALZHEIMER’S PREVENTION PROGRAM: Keep Your Brain Healthy for the Rest of Your Life.  

The presentation will be held on January 11 at 1:00 pm in the Village Square Theater at Greenspring.  To reserve your free ticket, please call 703-923-4600 ext. 4310.  Books can be purchased with cash, check, or credit card.  Refreshments will be served after the presentation.  

Erickson Living, developer and manager of Greenspring is a leader in supporting seniors’ physical, as well as cognitive health and wellness.  The company has had a longstanding relationship with Dr. Small, including supporting his UCLA-based Memory Fitness research. 

“Erickson Living clearly provides the very best in Memory Support Services,” said Dr. Small.  “The company’s commitment to supporting seniors lead a lifestyle geared toward good health is commendable.”  

Today, Erickson Living’s Memory Support Program includes a Memory Fitness component, licensed by the UCLA Longevity Center, as well as Memory Health for people with mild to moderate cognitive impairment and Memory Care for individuals in the later stages that need the added support of Continuing Care services.

“We are excited that Dr. Small will be sharing his latest research findings at Greenspring,” said, Margaret Stewart, D.H.A., senior director of health services clinical programming for Erickson Living.  “This program will not only show individuals what to do to keep their brain healthy, but also reflect how Erickson Living’s Memory Support Services, as well as the community’s design and services, are unsurpassed in the industry”.   

Additional information on Dr. Small can be referenced on his website.

About Greenspring: Greenspring is situated on a scenic 108-acre campus in Springfield, Virginia.  The community is home to nearly 2000 residents, many of which reside in the 1405 independent living apartment homes.  At Greenspring, over 200 resident-run and resident-driven programs promote an engaged, fulfilling lifestyle that is reflected in resident satisfaction levels that exceed the industry average.  Life at Greenspring offers a true sense of community and is an exciting alternative to the typical retirement community.  Additional information about Greenspring can be found at www.ericksonliving.com.