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
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
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.
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.