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KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center MyAlliance Events
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LEAP! Free Webinar | Winter Wellness for Your Brain | VIRTUAL | December 10, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT
As the days get shorter and colder, it can be harder to keep up with the habits that support long-term brain health. Join the LEAP! team for a free, research-informed webinar on simple ways to care for your brain all winter long. On Wednesday, December 10, from 12 pm to 1 pm, we’ll explore practical strategies to optimize light exposure, enjoy cozy Mediterranean-style meals, stay active in small indoor spaces, and stay socially connected even when it’s harder to get out and about. Register to receive the Zoom link and recording!
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MANAGING DEMENTIA | VIRTUAL | Coming in 2026
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 | 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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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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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.
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| myalliance@kumc.edu | 913.588.0555 | Option 3
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