2025 Events Coming Soon
Keep scrolling to see some of the great events from 2024 as a sneak peek of what's to come in 2025!
2024 Education Calendar dates
MANAGING DEMENTIA | VIRTUAL
For primary care health care providers and professionals, discussing up-to-date diagnostic and management information.
April 5 Managing Dementia Registration
July 12 Managing Dementia Registration
Sept. 20 Managing Dementia Registration
HYBRID WEEKLY WEBINAR | 4350 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Fairway, KS 66205 | VIRTUAL
Michael F. James, author of Dear Judy: A Love Story Rewritten by Alzheimer’s, will join us in person at the KU ADRC Fairway Auditorium on Thursday, April 11, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Mr. James will share stories about his caregiving experience, participation in research and his beloved wife.
Hybrid Weekly Webinar In Person Registration
DEMENTIA INTENSIVE | VIRTUAL
A virtual educational event for social work students and social workers new to working with individuals with dementia.
Dementia Intensive Registration
DEMENTIA TRAINING ROOM | Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 9555 N. Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64155
A multi-station education event with 15-18 training stations addressing a variety of issues/topics. Topics repeat every 15 minutes - attend as many or as few as you’d like.
Dementia Training Room Registration
ATTENTION: If you are caring for someone who resides in the MO counties of Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, or Ray, upon arrival you will be asked to complete a short intake questionnaire for our grant requirements.  
SPARK FOR PROVIDERS | VIRTUAL
The documentary SPARK: Robin Williams and His Battle with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) will be included in this educational event for all healthcare professionals on evidence-based practices in diagnosis, treatment, and care management of LBD.
SPARK for Providers Registration
MANAGING DEMENTIA | VIRTUAL
For primary care health care providers and professionals, discussing up-to-date diagnostic and management information.
Managining Dementia Registration
SPARK FOR FAMILIES | VIRTUAL
The documentary, SPARK: Robin Williams and His Battle with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), will be included in this educational program on recognizing, living with, and supporting others who have LBD.
SPARK for Families Registration
FAMILY SERIES | Kansas City Public Library, Central Branch, 14 W. 10th St., Kansas City, MO 64105
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
LEAP! Mediterranean Diet | 4350 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Fairway, KS 66205 OR 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 In Person Registration
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 and interactive goal-setting. 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