The Alzheimer's Project, Inc.

06/18/2026

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The Alzheimer’s Project provides compassionate support, education and resources to people with memory disorders and their caregivers throughout the Big Bend region.

06/18/2026

Need a little rest and refresh during the break? Kim Bibeau with Sweat Therapy Fitness will be offering a mini 15 minute session during the afternoon break!

06/16/2026

Dave Handy, Executive Director of Alzheimer’s Project, was recently featured on Wave 94.1 to discuss our mission and the support we provide to individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Missed it? Listen to the full interview below!

You can also catch the replay on Wave 94.1 at these approximate times:
📻 June 16 – 7:15 p.m.
📻 June 17 – 6:45 p.m.
📻 June 18 – 11:30 a.m.
📻 June 19 – 12:30 p.m.

Finding Hope and Help in the Alzheimer's Journey When memory loss touches your family, it changes everything. But you don't have to face it alone. In this episode, Dr. Dave Handy, Executive Director

06/12/2026

Join us June 20! Thank you to our valued Title Sponsor for this event, Capital Health Plan for their continued community support!

Free tickets here: https://alzheimersproject.org/events-announcements/alzheimers-disease-education-and-training-conference/

Caring for a loved one with memory loss can bring a lot of questions, and it helps to know you’re not navigating it alone.

Mark your calendar – the 41st Annual Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Conference is coming to the FSU College of Medicine on June 20. The event supports those looking for practical tools, communication strategies, and local caregiver resources.

Free admission. Register now: https://alzheimersproject.org/events-announcements/alzheimers-disease-education-and-training-conference/

06/11/2026

Looking for something engaging to do with your dementia-afflicted loved one? Here are some great summer activities for seniors with dementia!

06/09/2026

Don’t miss Twyla Sketchley’s presentation on elder law at the Alzheimer’s Conference, covering important legal considerations for aging adults and their caregivers.

FREE conference tickets are still available here: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E341583&id=19

06/05/2026

We're excited to welcome Dr. Dawn C. Carr, Professor of Sociology, Director of the Claude Pepper Center, and Associate with the FSU Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy, to the Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Training Conference.

In her session, Resilient Together: Finding Strength in the Caregiver Journey, Dr. Carr will share insights on building resilience, finding meaning through challenges, and caring for yourself while caring for a loved one living with dementia. 💜

06/03/2026

Music can be a powerful tool for connection, comfort, and care.

🎶 Join Lori Gooding to learn simple, everyday ways music can support loved ones living with memory disorders — from easing agitation and improving daily routines to creating meaningful moments together. We’ll also explore how caregivers can use music for their own self-care and well-being.

Key takeaways:
• How personalized playlists can support emotional well-being
• Ways singing, dancing, and listening together strengthen connection
• Using music to help daily tasks go more smoothly
• Simple music activities caregivers can use for self-care
• When to seek support from a board-certified music therapist

06/03/2026

Wearable sensors, under-mattress sleep monitors, and smart home devices are now being deployed in real-world care settings to passively track behavioral changes — disrupted sleep, altered routines, changes in gait — that correlate with early cognitive decline, without requiring the person being monitored to do a thing.

Early detection matters because the intervention window is real. New medications can slow Alzheimer's progression, but they work best early.

06/01/2026

We’re excited to introduce an important upcoming session at the conference focused on fraud prevention and caregiver support.

Fraud and scams can impact anyone — especially caregivers and vulnerable loved ones. During this session, attendees will learn how to recognize common scams, understand current fraud trends affecting Floridians, and discover practical ways to protect themselves and their families.

Participants will also be introduced to free AARP fraud victim support services and caregiver resources designed to help families respond when fraud occurs.

Free tickets are still available here! https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E341583&id=19