Thursday, August 11 at noon to 1:00 p.m. EST (11:00 a.m. CT) (10:00 a.m. MT) (9:00 a.m. PT)
Registration: This event will be presented live on Facebook. A link to join the presentation will be sent to all who register.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimer's this is the support race for you. Race for the Minds first annual is a fun run to support those living with a diagnosis. The National Council of Dementia Minds is a nationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to develop and support a national corps of Dementia Minds groups (persons living with dementia) who create opportunities for dialogue and education for persons living with dementia, licensed health care professionals, researchers, families, care partners, policymakers, and communities at large about strategies to live well with Neurocognitive Disorders.
Please join persons living with dementia as we discuss living well with dementia and the impact of stigma. Attend this series to learn how to live well with dementia or best support someone living with dementia. This event is open to persons living with dementia, family members, friends, health care professionals, service providers, and other interested parties. Each session opens with a short video (5 to 10 minutes) featuring persons living with dementia and introducing the session’s topic. After the video, a discussion will be led by persons living with dementia. Attendees are encouraged to join in the conversation and ask questions. This format is designed to allow the lived experience experts to share their experiences and attendees to learn from them.
The same session will be offered on Sunday afternoons and Monday mornings to accommodate various schedules and time zones. You are welcome to register for Sundays for some of the sessions and Mondays for others.
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST (10:00 a.m. CT) (9:00 a.m. MT) (8:00 a.m. PT)
Please join persons living with dementia as we discuss living well with dementia and the impact of stigma. Attend this series to learn how to live well with dementia or best support someone living with dementia. This event is open to persons living with dementia, family members, friends, health care professionals, service providers, and other interested parties. Each session opens with a short video (5 to 10 minutes) featuring persons living with dementia and introducing the session’s topic. After the video, a discussion will be led by persons living with dementia. Attendees are encouraged to join in the conversation and ask questions. This format is designed to allow the lived experience experts to share their experiences and attendees to learn from them.
The same session will be offered on Sunday afternoons and Monday mornings to accommodate various schedules and time zones. You are welcome to register for Sundays for some of the sessions and Mondays for others.
Time: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. EST (5:00 p.m. CT) (4:00 p.m. MT) (3:00 p.m. PT)
Please join persons living with dementia as we discuss living well with dementia and the impact of stigma. Attend this series to learn how to live well with dementia or best support someone living with dementia. This event is open to persons living with dementia, family members, friends, health care professionals, service providers, and other interested parties. Each session opens with a short video (5 to 10 minutes) featuring persons living with dementia and introducing the session’s topic. After the video, a discussion will be led by persons living with dementia. Attendees are encouraged to join in the conversation and ask questions. This format is designed to allow the lived experience experts to share their experiences and attendees to learn from them.
The same session will be offered on Sunday afternoons and Monday mornings to accommodate various schedules and time zones. You are welcome to register for Sundays for some of the sessions and Mondays for others.
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST (10:00 a.m. CT) (9:00 a.m. MT) (8:00 a.m. PT)
Please join persons living with dementia as we discuss living well with dementia and the impact of stigma. Attend this series to learn how to live well with dementia or best support someone living with dementia. This event is open to persons living with dementia, family members, friends, health care professionals, service providers, and other interested parties. Each session opens with a short video (5 to 10 minutes) featuring persons living with dementia and introducing the session’s topic. After the video, a discussion will be led by persons living with dementia. Attendees are encouraged to join in the conversation and ask questions. This format is designed to allow the lived experience experts to share their experiences and attendees to learn from them.
The same session will be offered on Sunday afternoons and Monday mornings to accommodate various schedules and time zones. You are welcome to register for Sundays for some of the sessions and Mondays for others.
Time: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. EST (5:00 p.m. CT) (4:00 p.m. MT) (3:00 p.m. PT)
The Hopeful Alzheimer's & Caregivers' Symposium provides education and information for caregivers of loved ones suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The 2022 program will include a video of persons suffering from various types of dementia. Additionally, some of these individuals will join us and answer questions. Dr. Monica Parker, Director of the Goizueta Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Emory University will discuss the illness and the latest research findings. Mrs. Shondale Coleman of Amedicis Hospice will discuss how to access hospice services, once a person has an Alzheimer's diagnosis. Attorney Joseph Gilsoul will discuss how to apply for Social Security Disability benefits, once an Alzheimer's diagnosis is received. National Council of Dementia minds will be presenting "For Such a Time as This," a compelling video 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 Christian faith plays in their ability to live well. This presentation is hope-filled, challenging, and inspirational. Be prepared for a powerful experience that will transform your view of living with dementia. The presentation allows persons living with dementia to initiate conversations that many are afraid to have and then answer questions from the audience during the Talkback session following the presentation.
Please join persons living with dementia as we discuss living well with dementia and the impact of stigma. Attend this series to learn how to live well with dementia or best support someone living with dementia. This event is open to persons living with dementia, family members, friends, health care professionals, service providers, and other interested parties. Each session opens with a short video (5 to 10 minutes) featuring persons living with dementia and introducing the session’s topic. After the video, a discussion will be led by persons living with dementia. Attendees are encouraged to join in the conversation and ask questions. This format is designed to allow the lived experience experts to share their experiences and attendees to learn from them.
The same session will be offered on Sunday afternoons and Monday mornings to accommodate various schedules and time zones. You are welcome to register for Sundays for some of the sessions and Mondays for others.
Time: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. EST (5:00 p.m. CT) (4:00 p.m. MT) (3:00 p.m. PT)
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 to make you smile. Be prepared for a powerful experience that will transform your view of living with dementia. The presentation allows persons living with dementia to initiate conversations that many are afraid to have and then answer questions from the audience during the Talkback session following the presentation.
Tickets are available virtual or in person.
