Programs offered by the Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Florida 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
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
Broward County
Real Talk: A Community Conversion about Alzheimer’s and Brain Health
Date: April 29, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m., In-Person
Location: Greater Mt. Zion AME Church
Address: 5020 SW 18th Street, West Park, FL 33023
Martin County
Community Brain Health Conversation
Date: April 23, 2023
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., In-person
Location: Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
Address: 1454 SW Mapp Rd., Palm City, FL 34990
St. Lucie County
Safety Festival at Clover Park
Date: April 29. 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., In-person
Location: Safety Festival at Clover Park
Address: 31 Piazza Dr., Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
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.
