A new, art-based installation aimed at promoting brain health awareness has been unveiled at Bankstown Central, 10am-4pm, and is on offer this week to provide residents with the latest information on maintaining a healthy mind.
The installation, titled ‘Re-imagining Brain Health’, features a series of multimedia displays that highlight the importance of brain health and dementia prevention.
Incorporating elements of storytelling and visual arts to create an immersive experience, it invites viewers to reflect on their own experiences with memory and ageing.
Researcher Dr Joyce Siette hopes the installation will help raise awareness about the importance of brain health and inspire viewers to take action to reduce their risk of developing dementia by learning about the role of physical activity, healthy eating, socialisation and cognitive stimulation in promoting brain health
The installation has already received widespread praise from healthcare communities for its innovative approach to promoting dementia literacy.
“The campaign includes interactive activities that provide participants with hands-on opportunities to learn about the importance of certain lifestyle activities for brain health,” Dr Siette said.
“In addition to these activities, there are visual resources such as informative guides to help viewers better understand the science of brain health and dementia prevention.”
With the study funded by the Western Sydney University Research Theme Grant Assistance Scheme, installation visitors will have the opportunity to engage with the exhibits, learn about brain health and wellness, and take home some giveaways as part of this free initiative.
