FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ON February 15, 2017

Free Brain Health Fair Comes to Boston Friday, April 21

One-day-only Event for the Entire Family

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What: 2017 Brain Health Fair (Presented by the ��ɫ����) When: Friday, April 21, 2017, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Where: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Sign up Now: Sign up for free at to get the latest event updates Are you interested in learning about brain health? People of all ages are sure to discover something new at the Brain Health Fair, presented by the ��ɫ���� (AAN). This free, one-day-only event includes fun, hands-on activities, and connects the public with some of the best and brightest neurologists in the world to learn the latest advances in the treatment of neurologic disorders. The Brain Health Fair is open to all Boston area neurology patients, caregivers, families, students and anyone interested in brain health. Diseases that will be covered during the event include multiple sclerosis, memory disorders, epilepsy, stroke, movement disorders, neuromuscular disease, headache, concussion, traumatic brain injury, pediatric neurology and others. The event will include how to spot a concussion, dance therapy, support groups, activities for kids and teens, and free giveaways and resources. Activities of special interest for patients, families, and caregivers:

• “Ask a Neurologist” booths—talk to expert neurologists
• Learn about the latest treatments and research advances
• Get prevention and healthy lifestyle tips
• Pick up free resources

• Walk through an inflatable, interactive brain
• Hold an actual human brain
• View animal brains—from mouse to dolphin
• Create brain-inspired arts and crafts
• Learn how nerves govern your senses at the cranial nerve stations
• View the work of local student scientists at the Science Fair
• Pick up a free bike helmet at the helmet giveaway (supplies limited)

About the ��ɫ����
The ��ɫ���� is the world’s largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals, with 32,000 members. The AAN is dedicated to promoting the highest quality patient-centered neurologic care. A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, migraine, multiple sclerosis, concussion, Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy.

For more information about the ��ɫ����, visit http://www.aan.com or find us on , , and .

About the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA)
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority owns and oversees the operations of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA, the Boston Common Parking Garage, and the Lawn on D Powered by Citizens Bank. The BCEC and Hynes have earned a rare gold standard from the International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC), making Boston only the fourth city in North America and the 12th worldwide to have been awarded this top standard, the highest certification level a convention facility can achieve under strict AIPC guidelines.