Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
The TTUHSC Garrison Institute on Aging Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, an annual campaign occurring in November, holds particular significance due to its alignment with the declaration made by U.S. President Ronald Reagan in 1983. President Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month with the aim of fostering awareness and catalyzing action against Alzheimer's disease, which stands as the most prevalent cause of dementia among older adults.
This campaign takes on greater urgency in light of statistics presented by the Alzheimer's Association's 2022 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report. This report indicates that an estimated 6.5 million Americans are grappling with Alzheimer's disease in the year 2022, constituting 10.7% of individuals aged 65 and older. Alarmingly, projections suggest that this number will surge to 12.7 million Americans aged 65 and older by the year 2050.
In the state of Texas, the impact of Alzheimer's disease is poised to be particularly profound, with projections indicating a staggering 22.5% increase in the number of individuals aged 65 and older with Alzheimer's dementia. Moreover, the disease ranks as the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, assuming an even more prominent position as the fifth leading cause of death among individuals aged 65 and older.
The TTUHSC Garrison Institute on Aging Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month serves as a platform to confront these daunting statistics, rallying communities, healthcare professionals, caregivers, and individuals alike. By disseminating accurate information, dispelling myths, offering support, and fostering research, this campaign strives to inspire collective action in the fight against Alzheimer's disease and to ultimately improve the quality of life for those affected by this relentless condition.
2024 National Alzheimer's Disease and Awareness Month Events
• Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month Symposium
• "Dementia Live: A Look Inside Dementia"
Barbara Singer, Specialist IV, Garrison Institute on Aging
Jacob Franco, Coordinator, Garrison Institute on Aging
Carillon Senior Living, Windsong Independent Living Facility,
4002 16th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79416
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Call (806)-743-7821 to schedule a FREE Dementia Live Session
Previous Symposium Presentations
Click "Watch Here", in the section below to watch previous GIA Alzheimer's Awareness Month Symposium presentations.
• Thursday, November 14, 2024
Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month Symposium
• Thursday, November 9, 2023
"The Nine Common Dementias: Characteristics of Each And How To Diagnose"
Tam Cummings, Ph.D., Author, Presenter
Watch Here.
Previous National Alzheimer's Disease and Awareness Month Events
• Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023
Care Partner Academy
Jonathan Singer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology, TTU
In-Person
• Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023
Research Presentation
Gladys Maestre, Ph.D., Professor of Neurosciences And Human Genetics, And Director, Alzheimer's Disease Resource
Center For Minority Aging Research, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
In-Person
• Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023
Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Symposium
Tam Cummings, Ph.D., Gerontologist, Speaker, Author, And Dementia Expert
In-Person
• Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023
Healthy Aging Lecture Series
Mr. Lee Franks, J.D., Law Offices of Lee Franks
In-Person
• Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022
Care Partner Academy
John W. Culberson, M.D., Associate Professor of Family And Community Medicine UMC, Bernhard T. Mittemeyer, M.D., Endowed Chair In Geriatric Medicine, Program Director, Geriatric Fellowship, TTUHSC
In-Person
• Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022
Research Presentation
Sid O'Bryant, Ph.D., Executive Director, Institute For Translational Research, Professor, Department of
Family Medicine, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
In-Person
• Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022
Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Symposium
Jonathan Singer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology, TTU
Dr. Henrik Wilms, M.D., Associate Professor, TTUHSC
Dr. Leslie Shen, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Research Professor,
Pathology, TTUHSC
Bailey Palmer, M.S., C.S.C.S., E.P.C., TTU Department of Kinesiology
Various Vendors Will Be In Attendance
In-Person
• Monday, Nov. 1, 2021
Kick-Off Event
Tam Cummings, Ph.D., Gerontologist
Via Zoom
• Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021
Research Presentation
Jeannie Chin, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Baylor College of Medicine
Via Zoom
• Monday, Nov. 8, 2021
Senior Game Day
TTUHSC Garrison Institute on Aging (GIA)
Lubbock RSVP
Via Zoom
• Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021
Care Partner Academy
Jeremy Brown, M.D., Executive Director, Hospice of Lubbock
Via Zoom
• Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021
Healthy Aging Lecture Series
Jonathan Singer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology, TTU
Via Zoom
• Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020
Lubbock RSVP
Joan Blackmon
Annette Boles
Veronica Lopez
Via Zoom
• Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020
Retired Senior Volunteer Program Recognition
Lubbock RSVP
Via Zoom
• Monday, Nov. 9, 2020
Translational Neuroscience Series
Claudio Soto Jara, Ph.D., University of Texas Medical School Huston
Via Zoom
• Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020
Panel Discussion
John Culberson, M.D.
Allison McMillan, Long Term Caregiver
Connie Durham, L.S.W., Caregiver of A Loved One
Joan Blackmon, Moderator
Via Zoom
• Wednesday, Nov 18, 2020
Healthy Aging Lecture Series
John Culberson, M.D.
Bernhard T. Mittemeyer, M.D., Endowed Chair in Medical Excellence, Geriatric Medicine, Associate Professor, Family
And Community Medicine Director, GIA Clinical Geriatric Programs
Via Zoom
• Monday, Nov. 4, 2019
Care Partner Academy
Joe B. Duke, M.Ed., L.P.C., N.C.C., Alzheimer's Association
In-Person
• Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019
Translational Neuroscience Series
Sudha Seshadri, M.D., D.M., Glenn Biggs Institute For Alzheimer's And Neurodegenerative Diseases, UT Health San
Antonio
In-Person
• Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019
Dementia Simulation Demonstration
Parunyou Julayanont, M.D., TTUHSC, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Behavioral And Cognitive Neurology Clinic
In-Person
• Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019
Healthy Aging Lecture Series
Parunyou Julayanont, M.D., TTUHSC, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Behavioral And Cognitive Neurology Clinic
In-Person
• When: Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019
Care Partner Academy
Mr. Lee Franks, L.L.P., Lee Franks Elder Law Attorney
In-Person
• When: Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019
Translational Neuroscience Series
John Culberson, M.D., TTUHSC
Bernhard T. Mittemeyer, M.D., Endowed Chair In Medical Excellence In Geriatric Medicine, Associate Professor, Family
& Community Medicine Director, GIA Clinical Geriatric Programs
In-Person
West Texas Caregiver Conference: Virtual Series
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