Flourishing Communities

09/26/2025

🍎✨ What we eat shapes how we live. At our Nutrition Literacy event, chefs brought fresh, flavorful recipes to life, showing us that healthy food doesn’t have to be boring, expensive, or complicated.

Through intentional preparation and cultural connection, we are reclaiming wellness in the Black community—one meal at a time. 🥗💪🏾
From lowering risks of chronic illness to fueling our energy, healthy eating is a lifestyle that sustains us, our families, and our future generations.

Let’s keep building health, hope, and wholeness—together.

09/26/2025

💡 Caring for someone with Dementia or Alzheimer’s can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Flourishing Communities’ Dementia Seminar on September 27th is a chance to:
✨ Gain practical tools that make daily care easier
✨ Learn strategies to reduce stress for you and your loved one
✨ Connect with others who understand your journey
✨ Discover community resources that can lighten the load
When families, caregivers, and neighbors come together with the right knowledge and support, we can improve quality of life for everyone affected by dementia.
📅 Friday, Sept 27 | 10AM–3PM
📍 New Light Temple Baptist Church, Pittsburgh
🍴 Lunch provided | Register by Sept 21
Let’s create a more compassionate, informed, and supportive community, together.

09/25/2025

🧒🏾 Teach the Next Generation
Kids learn by example—modeling brain-healthy habits creates lifelong benefits. Generational wellness starts with you.
👉 Source: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/brain-health-resource
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09/15/2025

💡 Caring for someone with Dementia or Alzheimer’s can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Flourishing Communities’ Dementia Seminar on September 27th is a chance to:
✨ Gain practical tools that make daily care easier
✨ Learn strategies to reduce stress for you and your loved one
✨ Connect with others who understand your journey
✨ Discover community resources that can lighten the load

When families, caregivers, and neighbors come together with the right knowledge and support, we can improve quality of life for everyone affected by dementia.

📅 Friday, Sept 27 | 10AM–3PM
📍 New Light Temple Baptist Church, Pittsburgh
🍴 Lunch provided | Register by Sept 21

Let’s create a more compassionate, informed, and supportive community, together. 🌿

09/11/2025

🥗 Join us for an afternoon of flavor and wellness!
📅 Saturday, September 13
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Sixth Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall
Learn from Chef Keith Butler as we explore the power of good nutrition and fresh ingredients! Together, we’ll:
✅ Gain tips from a culinary expert and nutritionist
✅ Discover how ingredient sourcing impacts your health
✅ Understand how different foods affect the body
✅ Learn healthier ways to prepare your favorite meals
Come hungry for knowledge—and maybe a taste or two! 🍓🥬
📞 412.441.7839 | 🌐 flourishingcommunities.net

09/08/2025

Replace fried dishes with grilled fish or steamed greens once a week to reduce inflammation and boost brain function. Change is gradual—but powerful.
👉 Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/in-depth/alzheimers-prevention/art-20046552
Learn more about Flourishing Communities at https://flourishingcommunities.net

09/04/2025

Caring for someone with dementia is challenging, but you’re not alone. Support groups offer tools, community, and emotional strength.
👉 Source: https://www.alz.org/help-support/community/support-groups
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Support groups for Alzheimer's or related dementias – access our online message board community 24/7 or find local support groups for caregivers and others.

09/01/2025

High blood pressure and uncontrolled sugar increase dementia risk. Regular monitoring and lifestyle changes protect both body and brain.

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08/28/2025

😴 Sleep is Sacred
Rest isn’t optional—sleep allows your brain to eliminate waste proteins linked to Alzheimer’s. Prioritize sleep—it’s crucial brain maintenance.

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08/25/2025

🧍🏾‍♂️ Community = Protection
Isolation raises dementia risk, while connection strengthens and preserves cognitive health. Pick up the phone or visit a group today.

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08/21/2025

📚 Learn to Protect
Engaging your brain in puzzles, learning, and new hobbies builds “cognitive reserve”—fighting off dementia symptoms longer. Stay curious, stay sharp.

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