LEAP! Free Webinar | Free Webinar | Free Webinar: Can Brain Training Games Boost Memory & Learning? | VIRTUAL | July 28 | 10 am - 11 am Central
With countless apps and games promising to sharpen memory, improve focus, and even reduce the risk of dementia, it can be hard to know what really works. In this free webinar, we’ll explore the research behind popular brain-training programs, their potential benefits and limitations, and what the latest evidence says about their role in long-term brain health. We’ll also share practical tips for evaluating brain-training products and making informed decisions about which tools may be worth your time.
Can’t attend live? Don’t worry—register anyway, and we'll send you the recording once the webinar is complete.
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MANAGING DEMENTIA | VIRTUAL | September 18
For primary care health care providers and professionals, discussing up-to-date diagnostic and management information.
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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 | July 22, and 29, 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 | August 21, 2026 | Anytime between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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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SPARK | VIRTUAL | October 10, 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.
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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.
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| myalliance@kumc.edu | 913-588-0555 | Option 3
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