Upcoming Programs in Florida Gulf Coast

Programs offered by the Alzheimer’s Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter are available at no-cost. To register or for more information, Click the link below or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.

Featured Course

Join us April 11 at 1 p.m. CT/noon CT to learn about the landscape of Alzheimer’s and dementia science, risk factors and the latest advances in clinical trials, treatments and lifestyle interventions and how you can get involved. 

Our special guest, Hariom Yadav, Ph.D. will share research on the connection between our brains and the community of microbes (microbiome) living in our gut. His lab is researching how the microbiome differs between individuals who have normal cognition versus those with cognitive decline and dementia. Register today at https://bit.ly/gutbrainconnection2023

Virtual Programs

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Date: April 17, 2023

Time: Noon ET / 11:00 a.m. CT

Location: Virtual**To register, call 800.272.3900

Tampa General Hospital Series

Date: April 18, 2023

Time: 11:00 a.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. CT

Location: Virtual **To register, call 800.272.3900

Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers – Middle Stage Part 2

Date: April 20, 2023

Time: 1:00 p.m. ET / Noon CT

Location: Virtual **click the link above to register

Technology and Caregiving

Date: April 21

Time: 12:00 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. CT

Description: Technology is a powerful tool. Join us to learn more about the assistive technology designed to
assist home-based caregivers. Assistive technology may aid with the challenges of Alzheimer’s
disease and at home care.

Location: Virtual **click the link above to register

Self-Care for Caregivers

Date: April 28

Time: 12:00 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. CT

Description: The physical and emotional demands of caring for a loved one with dementia can be exhausting,
stressful and even lead to burnout. Caregivers often set aside their own needs and neglect their
self-care. This presentation will explore both the dangers of doing so and some simple solutions
for physical, social and emotional wellness.

Location: Virtual **click the link above to register


Programs by County

Charlotte County

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research

Date: April 7, 2023

Time: 8:30 a.m., In-person

Location: Fellowship Church

Address: 140 Rotonda Blvd W., Rotonda West, FL 33947


Hernando County

Brain Bus Healthy Living Brain and Body

Date: April 6, 2023

Time: 3:00 p.m., In-person

Location: Health Department/Government Complex

Address: 7551 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34606


Lee County

Alzheimer’s Real Talk

Date: April 15, 2023

Time: 10:00 a.m., In-person

Location: Veteran’s Park and Recreation Center

Address: 55 Homestead Rd S., Lehigh Acres, FL 33936


Manatee County

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

Date: April 11, 2023

Time: 12:30 p.m., In-person

Location: Lakewood Rach YMCA

Address: 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34211

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

Date: April 19, 2023

Time: 11:30 a.m., In-person

Location: Roser Church (Fellowship Hall)

Address: 512 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria Island, FL 34216


Polk County

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Date: April 12, 2023

Time: 3:00 p.m., In-person

Location: Grace Manor

Address: 610 W. Lime St., Lakeland, FL 33801

Healthy Living for your Brain and Body

Date: April 18, 2023

Time: 1:00 p.m., In-person

Location: Episcopal – Catholic Apts

Address: 500 Ave L NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

Date: April 24, 2023

Time: 11:30 a.m., In-person

Location: United Methodist Temple

Address: 2700 South Florida Ave., Lakeland, FL 33803


Sarasota County

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Date: April 13, 2023

Time: 1:00 p.m., In-person

Location: Arietta Living (Clubhouse)

Address: 4 Maggie Lane, Sarasota, FL 34232

Let’s Talk About Dementia

Date: April 28, 2023

Time: 2:00 p.m., In-person

Location: Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice

Address: 2600 Laurel Road E., North Venice, FL 34275


In Case You Missed It

Heather Snyder, Ph.D., vice president, Medical and Scientific Relations at the Alzheimer’s Association was recently featured at a breakfast research event in Florida. She discussed why women are disproportionately impacted by Alzheimer’s, the current state of dementia research and where it’s headed. Click here to view the recording of the live event. 

1 Comment

  1. The Gulf Coast region of the FL Alz Association is fortunate to have the Intermezzo Choir program, one of the 50 neurodegenerative – oriented choral programs in the U.S. There is a similar organization called the “Where’s My Key Chorale” in Sarasota. May I recommend that you contact the Intermezzo Choir Program Coordinator, Molly Phillips, Music Therapist-Board Certified regarding a presentation on the Social Music program that has been an active music resource in Lee County since 2020. Molly can be reached at mystudio440@gmail.com and more information on this unique choir, part of the national Giving Voice Initiative (www.givingvoicechorus.org), is available at http://www.mastersingersfm.com/intermezzo-choir.

Leave a Reply