Faith-Based Screenings Expand Early Dementia Detection Among African Americans

African Americans need better access to screenings in Va.

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Faith-based screenings expand early dementia detection among African Americans

Alter Dementia, Dementia Care Aware (DCA) and SageNavigator facilitated more than 100 free, community-based cognitive screenings at the 2026 Alter Dementia Summit and Aging Well Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, for the 100 Minds Screening Project.

Lunch & Learn: U-First!® Dementia Training in Action

What does it take to successfully implement and sustain dementia education in long-term care? Join educators from Elim Village, Broadmead Care, and the Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon for a practical discussion on implementing U-First!® dementia training in long-term care. Hear how Elim Village and Broadmead Care introduced U-First!®, supported staff uptake and sustained […] The post Lunch & Learn: U-First!® Dementia Training in Action appeare…

106 Adults Receive Free Dementia Screenings at Atlanta Community Organizations

The 100 Minds Cognitive Screening Project recently provided free dementia screenings to 106 adults aged 60 and older at various Black churches and community organizations in Atlanta. The initiative, a partnership between Alter Dementia, Dementia Care Aware (DCA), and SageNavigator, aims to increase access to early cognitive detection by offering services in familiar, community-based settings.

Alter Dementia, Dementia Care Aware Give 100+ Free Screenings Across Black

A community-based cognitive screening initiative in Atlanta has brought early dementia detection into a setting where many older African Americans already feel comfortable: trusted faith and aging-support organizations. The 100 Minds Cognitive Screening Project, a collaboration among Alter Dementia, Dementia Care Aware (DCA) and SageNavigator, provided free screenings to 106 adults aged 60 and older during the 2026 Alter Dementia Summit and Agin…