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02/13/2026

Strong communities mean stronger minds and families. Join us for next week’s BrainTalk Live to explore how local support networks protect brain health and family wellbeing.

🧠 FEATURED SPEAKER:
Dr. Lauren J. Parker, PhD, MPH is an Associate Scientist in the Department of Health, Behavior and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Healthh and a nationally recognized leader in dementia caregiving and brain health equity.

Her work sits at the intersection of public health, community engagement, and implementation science, with a sustained focus on improving support systems for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

🧠BrainTalk Live is a weekly webinar series offering expert-led discussions on dementia, aging, and brain health.
🗓️ Every Tuesday at 2 PM ET | Zoom
👉To register, visit the link in the comments.

02/13/2026

This Valentine’s Day, we are celebrating the love and strength of Fred and his wife, Marsha.

Fred is an alumnus of "The Trailblazers," the very first cohort of our Charlie and Harriet Shaffer Cognitive Empowerment Program. Marsha is now his devoted care partner and advocate, but their story began 61 years ago!

They met on a blind date during Christmas vacation, while Marsha was a senior at The George Washington University. Fred taught her to ski by holding the tips of her skis and skiing backwards, keeping her upright.

“Fred has been my guiding light ever since,” Marsha says. “Even now, I learn more from him every day.”

In this special Valentine's audio story, Marsha shares the wisdom, grace, and love that guides her caregiving journey.

02/08/2026

A DIET LINKED TO SLOWER COGNITIVE DECLINE?

Discover the MIND Diet — a brain-friendly way of eating associated with healthier aging. Join us for our next CEP Community Live Webinar to learn more.

📍Live on Zoom
⏰February 11, 2:00 - 2:45 PM

REGISTER VIA LINK IN THE COMMENTS

02/05/2026

CAN WEARABLE TECHNOLOGIES SUPPORT HEALTHY AGING?

Absolutely! Join us next Tuesday for BrainTalk Live with Emily C. Gleaton as we explore how wearable technologies are empowering older adults, from encouraging independent living, to offering real-time health monitoring, improving everyday safety, and more.

About our guest speaker: Emily C. Gleaton (MS) is a PhD Candidate in Engineering Psychology at the Georgia Institute of Technology, working within the Problem Solving and Educational Technology Lab (PSET) and the Center for Advanced Communications Policy (CACP). Her research examines how adults, including older adults and people with cognitive or physical disabilities, adopt and use assistive technologies and identifies ways to improve preventive health behavior.

She has led multiple usability and intervention studies on melanoma prevention, wearable devices, and instructional design for older adults, as well as applied human factors research with first responders. Her broader goal is to inform user-centered design and develop evidence-based strategies that enhance technology confidence, health literacy, and healthy aging.

REGISTER TODAY (link in the comments).

02/01/2026

JOIN OUR NEXT CEP COMMUNITY LIVE: THE POWER OF PAYING ATTENTION

Attention is the gateway to memory, learning, and clear thinking. Yet it is one of the most challenged cognitive skills in our distraction-filled world.

Join us for our next CEP Community Live Webinar with Tracy Moon, our Occupational Therapist. Explore why attention is foundational to brain health and practical ways to optimize attention in our daily tasks.

📍Live on Zoom
⏰February 04, 2:00 - 2:45 PM

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01/30/2026

MEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM: TRAUMA, STRESS, & THE PEOPLE IT AFFECTS

Let’s be real. Most men don’t talk about it. Not the stress. Not the trauma. Not the ways it affects our health, and the people around us.

Join us for our February Men’s Health Program featuring Dr. Marshall Fleurant as we open up the conversation and learn how to take better care of ourselves.

🕙 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT | February 12, 2025
📍 Location: Emory Brain Health Center, 12 Executive Park Dr, Atlanta, GA 30329

THIS EVENT IS FOR MEN ONLY. Tag or invite the men in your life: your dad, brother, husband, partner, or friends.

✅ Register now (link in the first comment)!

01/28/2026

CAN KITCHEN DESIGN SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE AMONG OLDER ADULTS?

As we age, the ability to live independently in your own homes—aging in place—becomes a priority. One key factor is functional independence, especially in everyday tasks like cooking and navigating the kitchen safely.

Join us for next week’s BrainTalk Live as we explore how virtual reality is being used to test and improve kitchen designs that support independence among older adults.

🧠 FEATURED SPEAKER:

Ibrahim Bilau is a Ph.D. candidate in Building Construction at Georgia Tech. He received his bachelor’s degree in architecture from the Federal University of Technology, Akure. (Nigeria), His master’s in architecture-facility management and an MBA from Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida. He has years of professional experience in the built environment field. His research interest lies at the intersection of technology, health, and well-being in the built environment, with a specific focus on how human-computer interaction can further enhance livability in the built environment.

🧠BrainTalk Live is a weekly webinar series offering expert-led discussions on dementia, aging, and brain health.
🗓️ Tuesdays at 2 PM ET | Zoom
👉To register, visit the link in the comments.

01/24/2026

JOIN OUR NEXT CEP COMMUNITY LIVE

There are several aspects to aging safely in place. The aging body experiences physical changes that we are all probably aware of! There are also more subtle, but very important changes that affect our vision and our hearing. Limitations in hearing, vision, or both can limit our brain's ability to function at its highest level.

📍Live on Zoom
⏰January 28, 2:00 - 2:45 PM

REGISTER VIA LINK IN THE COMMENTS

01/23/2026

Extreme cold & dementia: What caregivers need to know!
Arctic blasts and polar vortex conditions are creating dangerous cold across the U.S., increasing risks for individuals with dementia—especially those who may wander. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) urges caregivers to take protective steps:

Cold weather increases wandering danger: Higher risks of hypothermia, falls on ice, reduced visibility, and difficulty recognizing when they’re too cold.

Remove triggers near exits: Keep keys, jackets, and bags out of sight; close blinds to reduce visual cues like snow.

Watch for unmet needs: Restlessness or anxiety may signal hunger, thirst, the need for the bathroom, or boredom—all common causes of wandering.

Know daily patterns: Track when wandering is most likely and create routines or calming activities during those times.

Provide safe activities: Indoor walking paths, simple household tasks, music, crafts, or puzzles can help reduce wandering urges.

Update your safety plan: Keep a recent photo, medical info, familiar locations, and emergency contacts ready. Ask neighbors for help and look into community safety programs like Project Lifesaver.

Read the full article linked below in the comments.

01/21/2026

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT MANAGING YOUR MEDICATION?

Managing medications can be complicated, especially if you are taking several prescription drugs that treat different conditions. Join us LIVE next Tuesday (01/27) at 2 PM ET and hear from Anna Mirk, MD, about medication management strategies.

Dr. Mirk is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology at Emory University School of Medicine, the Associate Division Director for Education, and the program director for the Emory Geriatric Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Mirk is board certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. Dr. Mirk is the Associate Director for Clinical Innovation for the Birmingham/Atlanta VA Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), a VA aging center of excellence. Her area of interest involves polypharmacy and ensuring high quality, safe medication prescribing for older adults.

🧠BrainTalk Live is a weekly webinar series offering expert-led discussions on dementia, aging, and brain health.
🗓️ Tuesdays at 2 PM ET | Zoom
👉To register, visit the link in the comments.

01/17/2026

UPCOMING WEBINAR: LONGEVITY SIMPLIFIED & 5 IMPORTANT DAILY PRACTICES

Join us on Tuesday, January 20th at 2:00PM to hear from Dr. Sharon Bergquist of Emory University! Dr. Berquist will discuss Longevity Simplified: The 5 Daily Practices That Matter Most. This will be an enlightening topic that you don’t want to miss!

Sharon Horesh Bergquist, MD, is an internal medicine physician and researcher spearheading a science-based approach to applying lifestyle as medicine for disease prevention, longevity, and stress resilience. She is an associate professor on faculty at Emory School of Medicine and the medical director of Emory’s Executive Health program. She is an investigator in numerous clinical trials, including the Emory Healthy Aging Study and the Emory Healthy Brain Study. She received her Bachelor of Science in molecular biophysics and biochemistry from Yale College, her medical degree from Harvard Medical School, and completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Harvard’s Brigham & Women’s Hospital. She is the author of The Stress Paradox: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier (HarperCollins, March 2025)

To register, visit the link in the comment.

01/16/2026

DID YOU KNOW? FALLS ARE AMONG THE LEADING CAUSES OF CONCUSSIONS

Dr. Tommy T. Thomas, MD, PhD kicked off our first Men’s Health Program of 2026 with an engaging presentation on the signs of concussions and CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy). One key takeaway? Falls are a leading cause, especially as we age.

💊 Special thanks to Dr. Vivian Liao and the student pharmacists from Mercer University College of Pharmacy for supporting the Brown Bag Medication Reviews. This is a great opportunity for program participants to discuss their medications one-on-one with a pharmacist.

💪 And of course, John Lewis got the room moving with another energizing exercise demo! The Brown Bag Medication Reviews and exercise demos are exclusive perks for in-person attendees, so be sure to join us on-site for the full experience.

Interested in attending our next event in February? Visit the registration link in the comments.

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6 Executive Park Drive NE
Atlanta, GA
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+14047121416

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https://alzheimers.emory.edu/

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