Bayard, NM — Bayard Public Library invites community members to attend Your Brain on Alzheimer's, an educational presentation by Paula Dow, Create Vitality Health Coach. This program is designed to help attendees better understand Alzheimer's disease and explore lifestyle-based approaches to supporting brain and overall health, as presented from the speaker's professional perspective.

During the presentation, Paula will discuss how she approaches brain health through a Functional Medicine lens. According to Paula, "Our bodies are designed to heal and function with vitality throughout our lives. What's important is not just lifespan, but 'health span' and 'brain span.'"

Paula describes today's health landscape as complex, noting that "we are living in the 21st century of complex chronic diseases." She explains that Functional Medicine focuses on understanding underlying contributors to health concerns and identifying ways individuals may support their well-being over time. "Functional Medicine can help you understand numerous ways to avoid health issues, improve your current health, and potentially prevent health issues in the future," Paula said.

The presentation will also address Alzheimer's disease as a condition with multiple contributing factors. "Alzheimer's is multifaceted—there are many types and many causes," Paula explained. She will share information about brain inflammation and discuss approaches she says are associated with calming inflammatory responses in the brain.

Attendees can expect to learn about what Paula calls "surprising ways you can make significant positive changes in your brain health—changes that positively affect both your brain and your whole body."

Paula emphasizes the role of daily choices in long-term health outcomes. "Lifestyle choices are powerful drivers of our health," she said. "There are many ways people can take charge of their health and become their own health advocates."

This program is offered as an informational community learning opportunity. Bayard Public Library does not provide medical advice and encourages individuals to consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding personal health decisions.

Event Details:

 Your Brain on Alzheimer's

 Presenter: Paula Dow, Create Vitality Health Coach

 Date: Friday, January 23, 2026

 Time: 3 – 5 pm

 Location: Bayard Public Library

 Cost: Free

For more information, please contact Bayard Public Library call (575) 537-6244 or visit the Bayard Public Library at 1112 Central Avenue, Bayard, NM or our website at https://bayardpubliclibrary.org/ Follow us on Facebook @Bayard, NM Public Library or on Instagram @bayardpubliclibrary.