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    UPCOMING EVENTS

    Dr. Lemuel and Gloria Rogers African American Health Symposium
    It Takes A Village: Faith, Family and Community in Caregiving

    Thursday, April 9, 9am-3pm (doors open at 8:30am)
    Memorial AME Zion Church, 549 Clarissa St., Rochester
    Join us to learn more about the impact of Alzheimer's and dementia on the African American community and the progress that's been made. This free health awareness event is a longtime tradition in Rochester’s African American community and is focused on providing education about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in the Black population, along with sharing information on the supportive resources available in the area. Featuring special guest moderator Krystle Ellis and talks by Dr. Linda Clarke, Dr. Anton Porsteinsson and Dr. Lisa Harris.

    The conference will be presented in three formats: in-person at Memorial AME Zion Church, via Zoom and via Watch Parties in Rochester at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and Elmira at the Economic Opportunity Program. Space is limited, so register soon.

    Living with Lewy Body Dementia: A Five-Part Virtual Education Series for Caregivers

    March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 12-1pm
    Most experts estimate that Lewy body dementia is the third-most-common cause of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. Dementia with Lewy bodies can often present with unique symptoms, diagnosis information, and treatment plans. Caregivers, join us online for this five-week virtual series where experts will discuss the following topics: 
    March 4 - Difference between Lewy body dementia and Parkinson's disease dementia
    Register: tinyurl.com/LBDweek1
    March 22 - Medication management, sleep issues, and motor issues
    Register: tinyurl.com/LBDweek2
    March 18 - Responding to challenging dementia-related behaviors
    Register: tinyurl.com/LBDweek3
    March 25 - Managing caregiver stress
    Register: tinyurl.com/LBDweek4
    April 1 - Local community resources
    Register: tinyurl.com/LBDweek5

    Let's Talk About Health: Rural Healthcare Conference

    Friday, May 8, 9am-4pm
    A VIRTUAL conference for healthcare professionals and caregivers serving older adults in rural areas. 
    Access to healthcare and other supportive services are critical to maintaining good health as we age, yet older adults in rural areas face a variety of access barriers. These challenges are topics not often covered in health professions education. The goal of this conference is to identify and mitigate the challenges of providing healthcare in rural areas by increasing knowledge of population health data, treatment strategies, and support and services in order to encourage and build resilience in rural caregivers and healthcare providers. For more information, visit bit.ly/RuralHealth26 or email tsblasio@alz.org.