Team Alice University at Buffalo

04/22/2026

Want to feel more confident about your medications and know how to advocate for your health with your provider? You may be eligible to participate in our Medication Safety and Patient Empowerment presentations.

We have an upcoming session at the Kenan Center!
Session 1: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Session 2: Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
*Participants must be able to attend both sessions*

You may qualify if you are:
• Aged 55+
• Take prescription medications

You may qualify if you are a caregiver of an eligible participant:
• Aged 18+
• Informal or formal caregivers are welcome - you do not need to reside together

This program’s goal is to empower older adults and their caregivers with information to prevent & detect medication harm and give them the knowledge, skills, & tools to advocate for themselves. The presentations cover the potential and prevalence of medication harm in older adults as told by The Alice Story, a real case derived from the horrific death of Alice Brennan, triggered by preventable medication errors & system failures.

Participation Involves:
· Participate in two (2) educational sessions and one (1) brief 6-month follow-up session
· Completing questionnaires at each session
· For non-caregiver participants only: Provide a medication list at two (2) timepoints

TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT CONTACT:
Call the Kenan Center at (716) 433-2617 to sign up.

02/27/2026

⚠️💊 ATTENTION NIAGARA COUNTY RESIDENTS! 💊⚠️
Mark your calendars for March 4! CASE Niagara is hosting a Resource Day at Gratwick Hose Company, showcasing services and supports available for adults 55+ across Niagara County.

We’re excited to share that Mary Brennan‑Taylor—Team Co‑Lead and daughter of Alice Brennan—will be the featured guest speaker, presenting “Saving Alice: A Primer on Geriatric Patient Safety.” Her powerful message is one you won’t want to miss.

This event is FREE and open to the public.
➡️ Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and support safer care for older adults.

01/27/2026

🧠 January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. It’s a great opportunity to reflect on the many factors that can support or affect cognitive health, at any age!

💊 Did you know? Some medications can affect memory and other brain functions, such as attention or language.

👉 Learn which medications may affect your memory and what you can do to reduce your risk: https://www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/memory

01/20/2026

YELLOW DOT is a free program designed to help first responders provide life-saving medical care after a crash or during an emergency. The Yellow Dot program involves placing a Yellow Dot sticker on the driver's-side rear window of your vehicle to alert first responders that vital medical information is stored in the glove compartment.

For a Yellow Dot Kit, please visit https://nysheriffs.org/yellowdot/ to have a kit sent directly to your home, contact our Community Services Division at (716) 438-3310, or check with your local Town Hall for availability.

01/14/2026

One in six seniors enrolled in Medicare’s drug benefit were prescribed eight or more medications at the same time, an analysis of Medicare data found.

01/14/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Baumgartner!

01/08/2026

12/10/2025

The holidays are joyful but can be stressful! Prioritize your health with simple tips: stay active, eat mindfully, manage stress, and take medications safely. A little planning goes a long way for a healthy season. 🎄✨

We know the holidays can be challenging for many older adults by ushering in a heightened sense of loss, stress, and depression. Follow this advice from Team Alice, a group dedicated to helping prevent medication harm to older adults and named for Alice Brennan, a vibrant 88-year-old who died due to...

12/03/2025

Here's a great reference sheet on how the Erie County Department for the Aging an assist our senior community.

12/02/2025

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/news/2025/11/21/co-founder-of-team-alice-shares-her-story-about-the-sandwich-generation-at-ub

A forum at University at Buffalo's Jacob School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences helped create awareness and offer access to resources.

11/20/2025

YELLOW DOT is a free program designed to help first responders provide life-saving medical attention during the first "golden hour" after a crash or emergency. A Yellow Dot on the driver's-side rear window of your vehicle will alert first responders that vital medical information is stored in the glove compartment.

For a Yellow Dot Kit mailed to your home, visit https://nysheriffs.org/yellowdot/, contact the Niagara County Sheriff's Office Community Services Division at (716)438-3310, or check with your local Town Hall for availability.