09/08/2026
DEMENTIA IS NOT ONE DISEASE — AND UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE MATTERS.
Did you know there are more than 120 types and causes of dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease is only one of them?
Join nationally recognized dementia educator Carrie Aalberts, known as “Dementia Darling,” along with our distinguished panelists and dementia-care professionals, for an in-depth conversation designed to help our community better understand dementia—what it is, what may cause it, how it can present differently from person to person, and, most importantly, how we can better care for those living with it.
📣 If you have questions about dementia, this is the room you want to be in.
Whether you are a family caregiver caring for a parent, spouse or loved one, or a healthcare professional serving individuals living with dementia, the 2026 Dallas Dementia Symposium will provide practical education you can take with you and use.
We’ll move beyond simply talking about a diagnosis and explore the realities of dementia care:
• Understanding the different types and causes of dementia
• Recognizing how dementia can affect behavior, communication and daily life
• Learning practical strategies for communicating with someone living with dementia
• Understanding behaviors and responding with greater confidence
• Tips, tools and techniques that can make everyday caregiving more manageable
• Resources and support for family caregivers and professionals
• The opportunity to ASK QUESTIONS and learn directly from experts in dementia care
This is education for the real-life moments caregivers face every day.
Why is Mom suddenly doing this?
Why does Dad remember something from 40 years ago but not what happened this morning?
Why isn’t the approach that worked yesterday working today?
Is this Alzheimer’s—or could it be another form of dementia?
How do I respond without escalating the situation?
How can I make life safer and more comfortable while still preserving dignity?
These are the conversations we need to have.
And whether dementia is something you encounter professionally or something that has entered your own family, greater understanding can change the way you approach the journey.
💜 CAREGIVERS AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ALIKE — PLEASE JOIN US.
🧠 2026 DALLAS DEMENTIA SYMPOSIUM
📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Lovers Lane United Methodist Church
9200 Inwood Road | Dallas, TX 75220
💻 In-Person + Live Stream Options
💜 Family Caregiver Tickets: $25
🎓 CE Credits Available
✨ THERE ARE STILL SPOTS AVAILABLE!
And for family caregivers concerned about leaving a loved one in order to attend, on-site respite care sponsored by Overture Home Care is available for a limited number of loved ones, with The Grandbaby Project providing therapy dolls to support engagement and comfort during respite care.
🎟️ REGISTER TODAY:
2026DDS.eventbrite.com
Watch this message from Carrie Aalberts, Dementia Darling, and then make plans to join us.
Come with your questions. Come ready to learn. Come ready to leave with a deeper understanding of dementia and practical tools for caring for the people who live with it.
Because when we understand dementia differently, we can care differently. 💜
