A variety of print and web-based resources on brain health–related topics are readily available to share with patients. Organizations that provide such resources, along with brief descriptions of topics covered and links to resources including versions in multiple languages where available, are listed below. These resources can be offered during a single visit or, ideally, over the course of multiple visits to allow opportunity for additional dialogue about each topic.
Administration for Community Living
Relationships between brain health and factors such as smoking, alcohol, cholesterol, and blood pressure.
Administration for Community Living; National Institutes of Health; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (collaboration)
How medications to treat certain conditions may affect brain function.
Alzheimer’s Association
Information on key lifestyle habits for a healthy body and brain, including dietary approaches.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cleveland Clinic/McKnight Brain Research Foundation
Physical exercise, food and nutrition, medical health, sleep and relaxation, mental fitness, and social interaction are foundational to brain health.
Global Council on Brian Health
Actions that individuals, communities, and policymakers can take to promote healthy brain behavior.
How to Sustain Brain Healthy Behaviors: Applying Lessons of Public Health and Science to Drive Change.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (collaboration)
The connection between a healthy heart and a healthy brain; lifestyle changes to reduce risk of stroke, heart disease, and dementia in later life.
Overview | Discuss Brain Health | Engage in Conversations About Protective Actions | Address Diverse Life Experiences | Discuss Memory and Cognition | Observe for Signs and Symptoms of Cognitive Impairment | Listen for Patient and Family Concerns About Cognition | Address Any Sensory Loss and Use Effective Communication Strategies | Use Health Questionnaires | Use Electronic Health Records | Primary Prevention Recommendations for Reducing Risk of Cognitive Decline | Warning Signs That Might Indicate Dementia | Resources for Patients About Brain Health | Kickstart References