CAROLINE Joy, 25, is already planning ahead not to become an Alzheimer's disease patient.
"I've read heaps of articles and research about exercise helping to prevent dementia," said Ms Joy, of Miranda.
Already the physical education teacher at Georges River College's Peakhurst campus has achieved one of her fitness goals by competing in Melbourne in her first Ironman Asia Pacific championship.
It took her 11 hours and 53 minutes to complete 3.8 kilometres of swimming, 180 kilometres of cycling and 42 kilometres of running — an effort that left her exhausted but glowing with her achievement.
Her other passion is being a fitness ambassador for the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing for which she has already raised more than $3000 for research. There will be a public forum, Better Brain, Better Life, on Saturday, May 24, 1pm to 4pm, in the Sir John Clancy auditorium at the University of NSW, Randwick, for 1000 people.
Key speakers will be world recognised leaders in the field of brain ageing, professors Henry Brodaty and Perminder Sachdev.
Topics include the secrets to longevity and how to maximise brain health.
PJ Lane will entertain. He has a personal connection with Alzheimer's — his father Don Lane suffered from it before his death.
Details, registration: cheba@unsw.edu.au or 9385 0434.
