Dementia Minds: Family & Friends is intended for persons living with dementia, family, and friends as well as professionals. Dementia Minds participants (persons living with dementia) will begin each meeting with a short presentation in a video format. After the presentation, Dementia Minds will answer questions, lead a discussion, and simply provide support. Register Here
The National Council of Dementia Minds is Proud to Introduce the Black Dementia Mind’s Presentation of For Such a Time as This For Such a Time as This is an interactive presentation by seven black individuals living with dementia. In this dramatic presentation, they will share the impact of their diagnosis and the important role their […]
Date: January 25, 2022 Time: 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. EST (1:00 CST) (Noon MST) (11:00 a.m. PST) This is a special meeting for persons living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment only. This will be an opportunity to meet and talk with Dementia Minds participants. The meeting will be kicked off with the video presentation […]
The National Council of Dementia Minds is Proud to Introduce the Black Dementia Mind’s Presentation of For Such a Time as This For Such a Time as This is an interactive presentation by seven black individuals living with dementia. In this dramatic presentation, they will share the impact of their diagnosis and the important role their […]
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Gary Schmidt as he shares his journey from primary care physician to patient. Dr. Schmidt, a former nursing home medical director, was diagnosed approximately 3 years ago with Lewy Body Dementia. Dr. Schmidt will share his story about his early signs and symptoms as well as his limited […]
The National Council of Dementia Minds the first known national non-profit organization founded and governed by persons living with dementia. Learn about Dementia Minds groups (persons living with dementia) and how they create and deliver educational presentations for persons living with dementia, health care professionals, researchers, families, care partners, policymakers, and communities at large. Discover […]
This event is for persons living with MCI or dementia only Date: March 10 Time: 3:00 p.m. EST (2:00 p.m. CST) (1:00 p.m. MST) (noon PST) Presenters: Dr. Melissa Harris and Florence Johnson Click here to register for Welcome to Our World More information: Nurse researchers, Melissa Harris, and Florence Johnson, interviewed persons living with dementia about their […]
This event is only for persons living with dementia or MCI Date: Thursday, March 17 Time: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EST (1:00 p.m. CST) (noon MST) (11:00 PST) Click here to register for Reading with Dementia and MCI This gathering will explore how dementia affects -- and does not affect -- one’s ability to read. Susan Ostrowski, […]
In this session, you will have the opportunity to hear directly from individuals who are living with dementia. Learn some of their needs related to banking. Identify ways to provide support and tips for communication with persons living with dementia or experiencing cognitive changes. Tuesday, April 12 at 11:00 EST (10:00 a.m. CST) (9:00 a.m. […]
Date: Thursday, April 21, 2022 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. EST (9:00 a.m. CST) (8:00 a.m. MST) (7:00 a.m. PST) On the Air is a humorous and educational video presentation by eight men living with dementia. Formatted as an old-fashioned radio talk show, the presenters will share strategies to live well with dementia. This presentation is hope-filled […]
Date: Thursday, April 28, 2022 Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST (2:00 p.m. CST) (1:00 p.m. MST) (noon PST) On the Air is a humorous and educational video presentation by eight men living with dementia. Formatted as an old-fashioned radio talk show, the presenters will share strategies to live well with dementia. This presentation is hope-filled and guaranteed […]
National Council of Dementia Minds and AARP MI Presents Voices of Dementia Join the National Council of Dementia Minds and AARP MI for Voices of Dementia. This presentation will be a Facebook live event. AARP MI will interview 5 inspiring individuals who have been living well with dementia for 5 or more years. Discover strategies that have […]
