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    Conferences, Forums and Special Events

    Pride Stories: LGBTQ+ Aging & Alzheimer's 

    Tuesday, October 13
    11am - 3pm

    1300 Union Rd.
    West Seneca, NY
    Or Join Us Online!

    In honor of National Coming Out Day, join us for a conference on aging and dementia in the LGBTQ+ community on October 13. Learn more about:
    • Health and wellness resources
    • Explore the history of LGBTQ+ aging
    • Discover how life experiences shape aging
    • Explore the lasting impact of hermeneutical injustice on aging & dementia care 
    • Strengthen inclusive practices and support

    Guest speakers: Rev. Susan Frawley, Jeanee Phoenix Laurel and Scott Fearing.

    Register to join us in-person or via Zoom at bit.ly/AlzHybridOct26 or call 800.272.3900.


    The Impact of Alzheimer's and Dementia in the IDD Community

    Tuesday, October 13
    6:30pm

    WNY Chapter Office
    6400 Sheridan Drive, Suite 320
    Amherst, NY
    Or Join Us Online!
     

    As people with Down syndrome are living longer than ever before, research shows they face a 90% lifetime risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, making dementia awareness, early detection, and research especially important for this community. Learn more about ongoing research advances and opportunities to participate in groundbreaking studies. Guest speaker: national recognized neurologoist Beau Ances, MD, PhD, MSc.

    Register at bit.ly/Alz26Cct13 or call 800.272.3900.