AARP Teams Up with Alzheimer’s Association for National Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month Events

Posted on 05/30/24

The month of June marks national Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. AARP Pittsburgh is teaming up with the Alzheimer’s Association - Greater PA Chapter on a variety of local FREE events geared towards African American Community members.

African American Summit on Dementia - June 25th 10am-2pm

Location: Commonwealth Charter Academy162 E Bridge St |Homestead, PA 15120-5003

Register here: https://action.alz.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Default.aspx?TabID=1357&productId=649052665

Join us for a conversation addressing how Alzheimer’s and other dementia disproportionately impacts the African American community in Pittsburgh and ways to address it. Together we will learn about dementia, community resources and the importance of early detection while listening to the voices of caregivers and community leaders. AARP volunteers will be on-site sharing resources. Refreshments will be served.

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Unforgettable Play & Community Concert – June 21-22nd

· Community Concert – June 21st from 7-9pm

· Play – June 22rd from 2-4pm

Location: Both events are held at AUGUST WILSON AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER | 980 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Register here: https://www.unforgettableplay.com/

This June, the Alzheimer's Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter will host a two-day "Unforgettable" event, which will bring this touching stage play by visionary filmmaker Garrett Davis to Pittsburgh.

Gdavis Productions has been touring the country and raising awareness for Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving in communities of color for more than 13 years with the critically acclaimed stage plays "Forget Me Not" and "Mama’s Girls."

Over the last decade, "Forget Me Not" toured over 27 cites in 10 states in an attempt to close the health disparities gap in underserved and disproportionately affected communities. AARP volunteers will be on-site sharing resources.

This story is provided by AARP Pennsylvania. Visit the AARP Pennsylvania page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.

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