KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center MyAlliance Events

Omnivore vs. Meat-Free—Which Is Best for Brain Health? | VIRTUAL | October 24 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

An evidence-based look at how omnivorous, vegetarian, and vegan eating patterns impact brain health. Rachel Sandoval, RDN (LEAP! program manager), will break down the latest research and share practical tips to support your brain with simple diet tweaks—whether or not you choose to include meat or dairy.

Cost: Free

Can’t attend live? Register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording after the presentation. Hope to see you there!

Click here to learn more and sign up.

MANAGING DEMENTIA | VIRTUAL | Coming in 2026

For primary care health care providers and professionals, discussing up-to-date diagnostic and management information.

September 20 Managing Dementia Registration

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.

LEAP! Mediterranean Diet Virtual Registration

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.

LEAP! Brain Health Boot Camp Registration

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.

Being Proactive for Families Registration

Being Proactive for Professionals

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.

Family Series Registration

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.

Dementia Training Room Registration

Brain Thoughts-N-Harmony | Coming in 2026

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.

Registration

SPARK | VIRTUAL | Coming in 2026

The 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.

Registration

myalliance@kumc.edu | 913.588.0555 | Option 3