Empowering Black and Brown Communities: A Brain Health Conference

Saturday, February 28, 12-3:30pm
Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers (BFNC) 2365 Main St., Buffalo
Or join us via Zoom!

Join us for our annual conference on Buffalo’s East Side. Everyone deserves a life with the healthiest brain possible. We’ll share the latest research that supports lifelong brain health. Guest speakers will help us explore brain-boosting activities including mindfulness, music and movement. The event will feature a food demonstration with samples, refreshments and a resource fair including local providers ready to support those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Register today at bit.ly/AlzBfloConf26 or call 800.272.3900.

Discover Resources for Older Adults with CASE

Wednesday, March 4, 12:30-4pm
Gratwick Hose Fire Hall, 110 Ward Rd., North Tonawanda

Join the Coalition of Agencies in Service to the Elderly (CASE) for a community event highlighting services available to seniors in Niagara County. Connect with local organizations offering information on senior living, health care, financial planning, memory care, home support, and more. Basket raffles and refreshments will be available. To register for this free event, email Courtney at CLSipes@alz.org.

Understanding Down Syndrome, IDD, and Dementia: Awareness, Diagnosis and Care

Friday, March 20
800 Hertel Ave., Buffalo
Or via Zoom

In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, join us for an inspiring conference dedicated to raising awareness about the intersection of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Down syndrome and dementia. This event will bring together professionals, families, and advocates to explore early diagnosis, treatment approaches and ways to promote lifelong awareness and support. Call 800.272.3900.

Resource Fair: Brain Health & Nutritional Wellness for National Brain Health Week

Friday, March 20, 2-5:30pm 
Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library 1187 E. Delavan Ave., Buffalo

Join us for Brain Health Bingo Activity, community organizations and nutritional health vendors will be providing resources, fun activities and health screenings. Interested vendors can email Yessica at ymamezquita@alz.org or call 716.241.0348

Sana, Sana: a Bilingual Health and Wellness Conference

Saturday, May 16, 12:30-3pm
Isaias Gonzalez Soto Library, 280 Porter Ave., Buffalo

Sana Sana, meaning “heal heal” in Spanish, from the traditional lullaby “Sana, sana, colita de rana…” invites us to return to the essence of collective healing. This family friendly, bilingual English and Spanish program will center community care as the heartbeat of wellness, blending cultural wisdom, movement, mindfulness, nourishing refreshments and brain health awareness to restore body and spirit. Register today at bit.ly/SanaSanaBfloMay26 or call 800.272.3900.