Alzheimer’s Association Celebrates Johnny Appleseed Day

The Alzheimer’s Association is partnering with Rowley’s Red Barn to celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day on March 11 at the Association’s office, 1173 S. 250 W., Suite 302, St. George, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

The event will feature free apples and apple cider, apple pie giveaways, and apple recipes. 

A program titled “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body” will be presented at 5 p.m.

“Apples are a very healthy fruit, and a healthy diet is one way to help reduce your chance of cognitive decline, which can lead to Alzheimer’s disease,” said Mike Miller, Regional Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association.

  “We are hosting this event to bring attention to the importance of healthy eating and its impact on overall health, especially the brain.”

“Being able to work with Rowley’s Red Barn is fantastic because they offer some of the freshest apples in the area,” added Miller. 

“They have a huge following that cares about their health.

We are excited to be able to help reinforce the importance of healthy eating with them.”

The importance of a healthy diet cannot be overlooked and apples are one of the original health foods, containing antioxidants, vitamins, dietary fiber, and a range of other nutrients. 

They originated in Central Asia and have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe.

Starting in 1797, Johnny Appleseed, born John Chapman in 1774, is known to have been propagating apple trees in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. 

From those early efforts apple tree planting spread across the country.

In addition to diet and healthy eating tips, guests stopping by will also learn about other lifestyle behaviors that help reduce the risk of cognitive decline.

The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research.

Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's. For more information, visit www.alz.org.