Alzheimer’s Awareness: Navigating the Journey

Alzheimer’s Awareness: Navigating the Journey

Supporting Families and Caregivers in the Journey of Dementia/Alzheimer's: 2030 Road Map and Beyond

By AAHP

Date and time

Monday, June 9 · 10am - 2pm EDT

Location

Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza

1 Veterans Place Silver Spring, MD 20910

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours

Join us for a powerful day of connection, education, and support at the Alzheimer’s Awareness Event hosted by the AAHP Aging Subcommittee. This free community gathering will bring together caregivers, health professionals, and families impacted by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

🗓 Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Health Screenings start at 9:30 AM)
📍 Location: Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza


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What to Expect:

  • Interactive Workshops tailored to caregivers and families
  • Free Onsite Health Screenings (Blood Pressure, Glucose, Cholesterol)
  • Bones-N-Balance Sessions to promote senior wellness
  • Panel Discussions with health experts and caregiver advocates
  • Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resources for long-term support
  • Free Food & Refreshments
  • Community networking and giveaways

Whether you’re a caregiver, healthcare provider, or community member, this event offers vital tools and compassionate support to help navigate the Alzheimer’s journey with strength and clarity.


Meeting Accessibility Policy: Montgomery County will provide sign language and other auxiliary aids or services upon request, with as much advance notice as possible, preferably at least 3 business days before the event. Contact Ms. Wanneh Dixon, Program Manager for the African American Health Program, at 240-777-1451 or send a request to Wanneh.dixon@montgomerycountymd.gov or Dr. Ikenna Myers Ikenna.myers@montgomerycountymd.gov

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AAHP

To eliminate health disparities and improve the number and quality of years of life for African Americans and people of African descent in Montgomery County, MD.

African Americans and people of African descent in Montgomery County will be as healthy and safe as the rest of the population.

  • Raise awareness in the Montgomery County community about key health disparities.
  • Integrate African American health concerns into existing services and programs.
  • Monitor health status data for African Americans in Montgomery County.
  • Implement and evaluate strategies to achieve specific health objectives.

AAHP is funded by the Montgomery County DHHS and implemented by McFarland & Associates, Inc.