Memory and Aging Community Advisory Board - MACAB

05/27/2026

In this spotlight, one MACAB member reflects on what motivates her to take part in research and why it matters.

05/18/2026

Registration is still open for the 19th Annual Holistic Health Seminar on Memory Loss! This year's theme is “Staying Connected as We Age: Tools for Meaningful Connection & Care”.

When: Saturday, June 6th
Where: In-person at the STAR Family Life Community Center (1600 Whitehead Court, Baltimore) OR online via Zoom
Register for free online: tinyurl.com/2026HHS

Presentations (9am-11:30am) will feature talks on (i) the importance of social connection for protecting brain health and (ii) navigating caregiving with connection, access, respite, and education. For in-person attendees, resource tables and health screenings will be available from 8:15am-9:00am and again 11:30am-12:30pm.

For more information, visit www.baltimoremacab.org/holistic-health-seminar

The 2026 Holistic Health Seminar on Memory Loss is a free seminar for those concerned about memory-related changes, caregivers, family members, and health professionals in the Greater Baltimore Area. Please register each adult attendee separately. The RSVP deadline is Tuesday, June 4, or until capac...

05/15/2026

Join us Saturday, June 6th for our 19th Annual Holistic Health Seminar on Memory Loss!

Staying Connected as We Age: Tools for Meaningful Connection & Care
Join in-person at the Star Family Life Community Center (1600 Whitehead Ct.) OR virtually via Zoom. Details below, register for free here: tinyurl.com/2026HHS

05/12/2026

A recent study found that certain types of computerized tasks might reduce dementia risk 20 years later.

Curious? (We are to.) To learn more, register for the 6/17 virtual event here: https://tinyurl.com/ACTIVE617

Our June webinar will describe recent findings from the ACTIVE Study, which evaluated how different cognitive training interventions impact dementia risk up to 20 years later. Our speaker, Dr. George Rebok, is Professor Emeritus of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health an...

05/05/2026

MACAB Caregiver Tip Sheets 💜 Do you have a favorite tip of those mentioned below?

Please share with others who might find these tips helpful!

05/01/2026

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04/28/2026

Happening 5/15, A Lived Experience: Intro to Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia. Details below:

📣Fri., 5/15 from 1 to 3 pm at Keswick: "A Lived Experience: Intro to Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia." Build your care partner toolkit with an empathy-based immersive experience facilitated through Dementia Live and Embodied Labs programs. From group virtual reality to hands-on education, gain a greater understanding of dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other cognitive changes. This program will be held in the Keswick Cognitive and Caregiver Resource Center. Register here: https://choosekeswick.org/product/a-lived-experience-intro-to-dementia-alzheimers-disease

04/20/2026

MACAB members share their perspectives on participating in aging and memory loss research.

To learn more about the importance of research, as well as the different types, visit https://alzresearch.org/participate-in-research/

04/14/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 19th Annual Holistic Health Seminar on Memory Loss!

Happening Saturday, June 6th (details below), this year's theme is Staying Connected as We Age: Tools for Meaningful Connection and Care. In-person attendees will have additional access to resource tables, health screenings, and a continental breakfast.

Register at tinyurl.com/2026HHS (or scan the QR code below).

04/14/2026

Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can change how a person acts and communicates with others. The articles in the link below, compiled by the National Institute on Aging, may provide resources for helping understand and cope with the changes in personality and behavior that can occur in individuals living with dementia.

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