Program Type:
Health & WellnessAge Group:
Adults- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on April 7, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Program Description
Event Details
Join us for an informative lecture with Dr. Stephanie Towns who will provide education about terminology related to cognitive decline and the providers who can assess and treat the causes. Dr. Towns will also share information about the most common causes of cognitive decline in older adults and everyday strategies for keeping brains healthy as we age. In addition, Dr. Towns will review depression’s role in dementia and how depression is identified and treated in those living with cognitive decline.
About Dr. Stephanie Towns
Dr. Towns earned her doctorate in psychology at Antioch University New England. She completed her internship at James A Haley VA Medical Center in Tampa, FL and her postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology and brain imaging at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. She is currently an associate professor of clinical neurology at Yale School of Medicine and the neuropsychology division training director. She provides clinical care to diverse patient populations suffering from a variety of neurological diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Library Parking
The Library leases 76 spaces marked "LIBRARY" in the Center School Lot to offer free parking for our patrons. All other numbered spaces in the lot remain municipal and are subject to metering rates. View more parking info here.
Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring that all patrons have access to information and Library services. To request accommodations, please contact us at 203-594-5003 or [email protected] with as much notice as possible to allow us to best meet your needs. Our accessibility features include but are not limited to assistive hearing loops in the auditorium, early access to programs, and seating arrangements with space for mobility equipment or service animals.