Previous Events
Community Presentation: Effective Communication Strategies for Dementia Caregivers
Milva Ballester, MPH, Program Manager of the North & Central Florida Alzheimer’s Association shared tips to help caregivers effectively communicate with their loved ones who have dementia.
Milva Ballester, MPH, Program Manager of the North & Central Florida Alzheimer’s Association shared tips[...]
Community Presentation: You & Your Medicine
Dr. Feacher Williams, PharmD, Retired Chief Pharmacist of Department of Veterans Affairs reviewed common medications in the elderly, how they interact, and tips on how to manage medications of loved ones who suffer from Alzheimer’s[...]
Dr. Feacher Williams, PharmD, Retired Chief Pharmacist of Department of Veterans Affairs reviewed common medications[...]
Stages of Dementia
This virtual presentation featured Dr. Maisha Robinson speaking about the different stages that patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and AD-related dementia go through, followed by a Q&A session with attendees.
This virtual presentation featured Dr. Maisha Robinson speaking about the different stages that patients with[...]
Race & Place COVID-19: Dispelling the Myths
This event featured a panel of local African American doctors discussing the myths, misconceptions and facts about Coronavirus and how we can save African American lives.
This event featured a panel of local African American doctors discussing the myths, misconceptions and[...]
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS - Community Education: Nutrition & Brain Health
DUE TO CDC GUIDELINES TO AVOID PUBLIC GATHERINGS DURING THE CURRENT COVID-19 OUTBREAK, THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED. WE PLAN TO RESCHEDULE IT AT A FUTURE TIME. PLEASE CHECK OUR CALENDAR FOR UPDATES. Evidence is growing[...]
DUE TO CDC GUIDELINES TO AVOID PUBLIC GATHERINGS DURING THE CURRENT COVID-19 OUTBREAK, THIS EVENT[...]
New Town Caregiver Support Group - Sharing the Love
A good support system of family, friends, and community can make all the difference in meeting the challenges of caring for a loved one with memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. All[...]
A good support system of family, friends, and community can make all the difference in[...]
Memory Café
Our Memory Café is a safe and comfortable space where people with memory loss and their care partners can socialize, have fun, offer each other support, and exchange helpful information. Memory Cafés are free and[...]
Our Memory Café is a safe and comfortable space where people with memory loss and[...]
Memory Cafe
At our February Memory Cafe participants enjoyed a Valentine's Dance with music, decorations, snacks and a fun time for everyone. A Memory Café is a safe and comfortable space where people with memory loss and[...]
At our February Memory Cafe participants enjoyed a Valentine's Dance with music, decorations, snacks and[...]
Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: The Basics
This Community Education event featured an expert discussion on the basics of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease, including "What is Dementia?" "Are Alzheimer's and Dementia the Same Thing?" "Is Dementia a Normal Part of Aging?" Participants[...]
This Community Education event featured an expert discussion on the basics of Dementia and Alzheimer's[...]
New Town Caregiver Support Group & Memory Cafe
For January, we combined two of our New Town Dementia Caring Community activities into a single event: a Caregiver Support Group Memory Cafe! This combined event took place in our Memory Cafe location at the[...]
For January, we combined two of our New Town Dementia Caring Community activities into a[...]
Lewy Body Disease Knowledge & Support Summit
Patients with Lewy Body dementia (LBD) and their families can experience unique challenges as they navigate the course of this disease. This event helped attendees understand the diagnosis and management of LBD, learn about current[...]
Patients with Lewy Body dementia (LBD) and their families can experience unique challenges as they[...]
CANCELLED - MEMORY CAFE - CANCELLED
Memory Cafe for December has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please join us on January 11 for our next cafe.
Memory Cafe for December has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please join us[...]
Alzheimer's Disease: Let's Tackle It!
November is the heart of football season. It’s also National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Given the tremendous impact of Alzheimer’s disease and AD-related dementia on the African American community, the Mayo Clinic ADRC partnered with[...]
November is the heart of football season. It’s also National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Given[...]
Free Memory Screening
African Americans are at twice the risk of memory loss due to dementia. Some memory loss can be stopped or reversed if a treatable cause is found. If you concerned about your memory, or that[...]
African Americans are at twice the risk of memory loss due to dementia. Some memory[...]
Alzheimer's Disease: Let's Tackle It!
November is the heart of football season. It’s also National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Given the tremendous impact of Alzheimer’s disease and AD-related dementia on the African American community, the Mayo Clinic ADRC partnered with[...]
November is the heart of football season. It’s also National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Given[...]