SPARK | VIRTUAL | October 11, 2025 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pmThe documentary, SPARK: Robin Williams and His Battle with Lewy Body Dementia, will be included in this education program on recognizing, living with, and supporting others who have Lewy Body Dementia. This program is open to health care professionals and providers, families, friends, and community members.
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Families, friends, and caregivers interested in attending may contact Jan Horn at jhorn2@kumc.edu or 913-703-7743 to register.
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LEAP! Free Webinar: Simple Steps to a Healthier Brain | VIRTUAL | September 24 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Everyday habits can play a powerful role in protecting your brain. Join the LEAP! team for a free webinar and learn how practical lifestyle choices can add up to lasting benefits. Research suggests that factors like nutrition, sleep, and exercise may account for as much as 40% of Alzheimer’s disease risk. The good news: making changes in these and other areas can help reduce risk or slow decline. Rachel Sandoval, program manager at LEAP! (Lifestyle Empowerment for Alzheimer’s Prevention), will walk you through six key lifestyle areas linked to brain health and share evidence-based steps you can start today. We’ll highlight small, doable shifts that, when practiced consistently, can make a meaningful difference over time.
Can’t attend live? Register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording after the presentation. Hope to see you there!
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MANAGING DEMENTIA | VIRTUAL
For primary care health care providers and professionals, discussing up-to-date diagnostic and management information.
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Brain Thoughts-N-Harmony | Lied Center Pavilion, 1600 Stewart Dr., Lawrence, KS 66045 | In person | October 8, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Free to attend (with free parking) and open to the public. The program will include songs and science by Rebecca Lepping, PhD, director of the PROMUS (Power of Music) Lab, Judy Johnson, DMA and the KU Musicians in Medicine. Derek Kwan, Lied Center Executive Director, and Kelly G. Loeb, MSW, KU ADRC Community Engagement Coordinator, will emcee the event.
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LEAP! Mediterranean Diet | VIRTUAL
A 4-week course exploring brain-healthy eating. Covers nutrient density, low-glycemic eating, creating balanced meals, and more. Features weekly live classes, handouts, and recipe challenges. Suitable for anyone looking to boost their brain health.
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LEAP! Brain Health Boot Camp | VIRTUAL
A 6-week course that teaches healthy lifestyle strategies to improve brain health. Covers sleep, nutrition, stress, cognitive and social engagement, physical activity, and exercise. Includes weekly Zoom classes, plus video lessons, handouts, recipes, and more. Suitable for anyone looking to boost their brain health.
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Being Proactive | VIRTUAL
For families and health care professionals that support someone with IDD, exploring risk factors, ways to monitor for cognitive changes, and ways to support.
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FAMILY SERIES | Coming in 2026
Join us for a series of interactive gatherings for family caregivers to receive resources and information in a safe and supportive environment.
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DEMENTIA TRAINING ROOM | Coming in 2026
Demands on caregivers can be intense. The Dementia Training Room allows busy caregivers to quickly access a wide variety of information on topics as varied as: oral care, managing meals, the art of redirection, communication strategies, reducing stress, improving sleep, the disease process in the Alzheimer’s brain and the fundamentals of palliative care.
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