Memory and Aging Community Advisory Board - MACAB

10/15/2026

Register today! This year's African American Caregiver Conference is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21 from 8am-1:30 at Coppin State University.

Healthy Brain, Healthy Baltimore & Beyond the Beltway:
Finding Hope Through Early Detection, Education, and Research

Register (for free!) here: bit.ly/4x4Szu4

10/12/2026

Space is filling up fast! Join Sharon Baptist Church on Saturday, 11/07 for a screening of Remember Me: Dementia in the African American Community. This engaging documentary will be followed by a panel discussion, with refreshments & resource tables included. Space is limited!

Register here (for free): https://caregiverevent1.eventbrite.com

10/04/2026

Part 2…I had to include the amazing musical performance from yesterday’s memory cafe!!

10/04/2026

Yesterday MACAB collaborated with Keswick Wise and Well for our second Memory Cafe, “Mindfulness, Music, and Connection”. Caregivers and their loved ones participated in mindful meditation, story telling and a musical performance. Attendees also received lunch and lots of great resources. Stay tuned for the next one!💜💜

10/02/2026

On Saturday, 11/07, Sharon Baptist Church will be hosting a screening of Remember Me: Dementia in the African American Community. C. Nathaniel Brown's engaging documentary will be followed by a panel discussion, with refreshments included. Space is limited!

Register here (for free): https://caregiverevent1.eventbrite.com

09/28/2026

Congratulations to MACAB member Dr. Nana Yaw Adu Sarkodie on the recent publication that brings dementia conversations to young readers!

"The goal of the book isn’t to frighten children or turn them into caregivers. It’s to give them language for what they are seeing, space for their questions, and ways to remain connected to someone they love.”

Read more:

A grandmother forgets a name. She asks the same question again. She can no longer do something she once did easily. The adults in the room may recognize that something is changing, but the child watching it all may have no clue as to why. Dr. Nana Yaw Adu-Sarkodie wants to give that child some

09/28/2026

Wonderful activity for caregivers and loved ones.

09/22/2026

Brain aging- what changes in our cognitive abilities should we expect as we get older?

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/brain-health/how-aging-brain-affects-thinking

09/15/2026

Our friends at Johns Hopkins Memory & Aging are participating in this year's Walk to End Alzheimer's -- one of the Alzheimer's Association's largest efforts to raise funds for dementia research and care. 💜 Oh, and this year's walk is at the Maryland Zoo!

We hope to see you Saturday, 10/24. Details below!
https://tinyurl.com/JHWalkTeam26

09/09/2026

One of the best things you can do for your future is start talking with your healthcare provider about brain health. These conversation can help you understand your risk, learn what’s normal, and take simple steps to support your brain over time.

(Family history, lifestyle, and overall health all matter, and it’s never too early to get informed.)

If you’ve ever wondered how to start that conversation, this article from our friends at AlzInColor is a helpful place to begin: https://www.alzincolor.com/blog/kickstarting-a-brain-health-conversation-with-your-healthcare-provider

A practical guide to starting brain health conversations early and using family history to support long-term care.