Palm Health Foundation to Launch “Brain Health Across the Lifespan” During October’s Train the Brain Month

August 27, 2025

Community campaign to highlight brain health at every stage of life,
aiming to boost resilience and prevent neurological issues.

Palm Health Foundation’s ninth annual Train the Brain community health campaign during October 2025, will focus on “Brain Health Across the Lifespan.” The month-long event series will spotlight opportunities for community members to access practical, science-backed information, and take meaningful steps to support brain health for themselves, their families, and their neighbors—at every age and stage of life.


The Train the Brain campaign is designed to help Palm Beach County residents recognize that taking care of the brain is just as important as taking care of the body. 


Throughout October, Palm Health Foundation and partners will promote brain health messaging and resources, and welcome residents to free experiential and educational events for children, parents, seniors, and all ages.


"From the moment we're born all the way through our senior years, brain health impacts not just individuals but our whole economy and society,” said Patrick McNamara, Palm Health Foundation president and CEO.  “The costs—from medical care and lost work to the toll it takes on a family caregiver’s wellbeing—build up over time, especially when brain health issues aren’t caught early. Through Train the Brain, and our work to advance the Brain Coast vision, we hope to explore ways we can all focus on our brain health throughout our lives and build resilience.”


To learn more about Train the Brain, visit palmhealthfoundation.org/train-the-brain and follow Palm Health Foundation on Instagram and Facebook @PalmHealthFoundation. 


To view Train the Brain’s free community event listing and register, visit palmhealthfoundation.org/events.
Events Calendar

If You Go:

 

What: Neuroarts, Stress Management & Emotional Resiliency
Discover the hidden impact of stress on the body, brain, and behavior before sampling proven arts-based techniques for helping your brain return to its calmer state (homeostasis). Learn new ways to build emotional resiliency through free-association drawing, contemplative art gazing, poetry, music, rhythmic movement, and mindfulness practices—there’s something for everyone! Includes coffee and refreshments, panel discussion, and interactive neuroarts experiences.

 

When:  Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 9:30 am - 11:30 am

 

Where:

Armory Art Center

811 Park Pl

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

 

Registration:  Free and open to the public. Registration required. Seating is limited. 
Register at palmhealthfoundation.org/events

Contact info@phfpbc.org with event questions.

 

 

What: Train the Brain with Schoolhouse Children's Museum

An event for parents and children, designed to empower caregivers with practical, science-based tips to support brain health and emotional well-being at home. Kids will enjoy yoga, an art class, and music circle, while parents and caregivers engage in interactive educational sessions with experts from Center for Child Counseling.

 

When:

Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

 

Where:
Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center

125 E. Ocean Ave.

Boynton Beach, FL 33435

 

Registration:  Free and open to the public. Registration required. Seating is limited. 
Register at palmhealthfoundation.org/events

Contact info@phfpbc.org with event questions.

 


What: Arts on the Muck for Glades Elders

Celebrating community, creativity, and cognitive wellness - The Muck Way! Event will engage seniors in arts activities, memory boosting games, music and movement, and more, during a football-themed afternoon. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite Muck Bowl football team colors—maroon and gold or royal blue and white.

 

When:

Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

 

Where:

Lois Lewis/Mary O. Evans Community Center

1224 SW Avenue E Place

Belle Glade, FL 33430


Registration:  None required

Contact annie.glades@htpbc.org with event questions.

 

 

What: Body, Mind & Brain: Lessons Across the Lifespan

An exciting, half-day Train the Brain Community Conversation to explore how body and brain collaborate to support brain function, health, and promote resiliency. Hear from prominent, front-line brain researchers from across the country whose exciting work is revealing the significance of body-brain connections throughout life, with lessons that can improve and sustain brain health. Includes interactive sessions, refreshments, and lunch.


When:

Saturday, October 25, 2025, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
 

Where:

FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute

FAU Jupiter Campus
5353 Parkside Drive

Jupiter, FL 33458

 

Registration:  Free and open to the public. Registration required. Seating is limited. 
Register at palmhealthfoundation.org/events

Contact info@phfpbc.org with event questions.


 
 

About Palm Health Foundation 
  Palm Health Foundation is Palm Beach County’s community foundation for health. With the support of donors and a focus on results, the foundation builds strong community partnerships, respects diverse opinions, advocates for its most vulnerable neighbors, and inspires innovative solutions to lead change for better health now and for generations to come. The foundation supports health equity for Palm Beach County residents of all backgrounds, heritage, education, incomes and states of well-being. Palm Health Foundation has invested more than $95 million in Palm Beach County health since 2001. For more information about Palm Health Foundation, visit palmhealthfoundation.org or call (561) 833-6333.



About Train the Brain

Train the Brain is a community health campaign annually presented by Palm Health Foundation throughout the month of October. The campaign goal is to help Palm Beach County residents understand that taking care of the brain is just as important as taking care of the body. With information and resources provided, participants are encouraged to make changes in their thinking about mental health conditions and integrate brain healthy habits and self-care behaviors into their daily routines.
 PalmHealthFoundation.org/train-the-brain

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