Alzheimer's events for Feb. 1, 6, 13, 14 & 15; Mar. 22, 2024 and more

Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast

Alzheimer's Program Schedule for Your Area

Find programs in your area, such as in-person Alzheimer’s education workshops for caregivers and others, awareness programs like Brain Bus stops and more HERE: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xkOBz_nnP1NcyGv6tm_CXbfgBbx8AmDc_0sAm1yuwtY/edit?pli=1#gid=0.

Support Groups

Find a support group to fit your needs; Call (800) 272-3900 or CLICK HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gyv-zC-3L3uIi6p0YBQBKxE2MMYvJH4W/view.

Upcoming Webinars and Conferences

ONLINE
Thursday, February 1, 2024 - 1:00 p.m. ET
The Relationship Between Alzheimer's & Parkinson's
Alzheimer's Association ZOOM Presentation
       Join special guests Rebecca Gilbert, M.D., Ph.D., from the American Parkinson Disease Association and Claire Sexton, DPhil. from the Alzheimer’s Association, as they unravel these diseases and connected brain disorders such as Lewy body dementia. Learn how these diseases impact the brain and body. Gain resources and a better understanding of how science will be approaching brain disorders in the future. A question-and-answer session will follow. REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d4zTqruqTOmM7tXeiwJkzg#/registration.

ONLINE
Tuesday, February 6, 12:00 p.m. noon ET
Are We Minding Our Brain Health?
Michigan Webinar - Black and AA Awareness ZOOM Presentatation
       In honor of Black History Month, this free interactive Zoom meeting is designed to share valuable tools and information, fostering understanding and awareness for Alzheimer's and dementia care within the Black and African American community. We will be engaging in discussion following an awareness presentation, and a testimonial from one of our active members on our African American Advisory council in the Metro-Detroit area, former caregiver, George Pitchford. REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsdeuvqz8sGtdBEHOvNfqUCJSV0nGxaMCd#/registration.

ONLINE
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. ET
Are We Minding Our Brain Health?
Michigan Webinar - Black and AA Awareness ZOOM Presentatation
       In honor of Black History Month, this free interactive Zoom meeting is designed to share valuable tools and information, fostering understanding and awareness for Alzheimer's and dementia care within the Black and African American community. We will be engaging in discussion following an awareness presentation, and a testimonial from one of our active members on our African American Advisory council in the Metro-Detroit area, former caregiver, George Pitchford. REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtfuChqT8qHt2gbvjRV6KCWgRWnULH-2V5#/registration.

ONLINE
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - 12:00 p.m. noon ET
Managing Money
Tampa General Hospital Series ZOOM Webinar
       If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place. Join us to learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for future care costs and the benefits of early planning. REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtdeqgqDIjHtEwZ0gMDLTvpmn2vjYhLrny#/registration.

IN-PERSON (Tallahassee, Florida)
Rally in Tally, February 13 -14, 2024
       Join Alzheimer's advocates from across Florida on February 13 - 14, 2024, as they come together in Tallahassee to share their stories and raise awareness for the 580,000 Floridians living with Alzheimer's, the state with the second highest number of individuals living with this disease in the country. We will advocate for critical legislation and funding to support those living with the disease and their caregiver. Your voice is crucial in the fight to end Alzheimer's! TO ATTEND, REGISTER BY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2024 HERE: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWlwpJnfZvuKeGohqtIvYayIwtR5PTwqUEJ0fR9uxYZkeqKw/viewform.

ONLINE
Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 1:00 p.m. ET
(NEW DATE - Originally scheduled for Thursday, January. 18, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Health and the Brain: What does sleep have to do with it?
WINK ("What I Need to Know") Series ZOOM Presentation
       Join us to explore brain health and sleep. Learn how sleep impacts caregiving and dementia. Come with your questions. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7uB-hQAVTcmu7lCvaKiB3w#/registration.

ONLINE and IN-PERSON (Boca Raton, Florida)
Friday, March 22, 2024 - 12:00 p.m. noon ET
"Discover ALZ: The State of Alzheimer’s Science"
       Rebecca M. Edelmayer, Ph.D., Alzheimer's Association Senior Director of Scientific Engagement, will share the current state of Alzheimer’s disease. Discover the latest research and learn how science is driving us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s disease. Also, hear from other experts in the field from the Marcus Neurosciences Institute at Baptist Health: Gediminas Peter Gliebus, M.D., Cognitive and Behavioral Medical Director, and Raphi J. Wald, Psy.D., ABN, CMPC, neuropsychologist and psychologist. Bring your questions for the question-and-answer session. If you attend live, lunch is provided. The in-person location is: Boca Raton Innovation Campus, 5000 T Rex Avenue, Boca Raton, Florida 33431. To attend online or in-peson, REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UiHd2LH3RhKBWZjtrcm9lA#/registration.

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About the Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association® is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research, with the mission of leading the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Their vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

Brain Bus is funded in partnership with the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. Caregiver College is sponsored in part by Senior Connection Center, Inc. and the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs and Sarasota County Government.

Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, 14010 Roosevelt Blvd, Ste. 709, Clearwater, FL 33762, website alz.org/flgulfcoast, phone (727) 578-2558.

Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, website alz.org, phone (800) 272-3900.