Summit Kickoff
Setting Your Brain Up for Success: Brain Care from Childhood through Early Adulthood for Lifelong Cognitive Health
It is never too early—or too late—to start caring for your brain and implementing habits that support brain health. Emerging evidence suggests that up to 45% of dementia cases may be prevented by addressing key factors in brain health protection before midlife. This session will explore how brain health is a lifelong journey and how habits established in childhood and early adulthood lay the foundation for a healthy brain throughout the lifespan.
Fireside Chat with U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall
View SessionThe “Panini Generation”: Caregiving Under Pressure
This panel will bring together caregivers being pressed from both sides: individuals who are caring for both young children and aging parents experiencing cognitive decline. The more traditional term for this group is the Sandwich Generation, but as those caring for two generations at once attest, this intense period feels more like a panini: squeezed, under constant pressure, with little room to breathe. Caregivers with diverse lived experiences will talk honestly about what that pressure looks like day to day and discuss why protecting their own cognitive and emotional health is a necessity, not a luxury. Panelists will cover practical, evidence-based strategies for preserving their own brain health while responding to the needs of both children and aging parents.
Building Trust: Alzheimer’s Awareness in Black and Latino Communities
Black and Latino communities are at higher risk for Alzheimer’s but often face barriers to getting resources, care, and support. Building trust through culturally relevant messaging and community partnerships is key to helping more people recognize the signs, seek care earlier, and access resources. This session will explore why Alzheimer’s affects communities differently, what gets in the way of care, and proven approaches that are making a difference. Hear a real-world success story that shows how trusted community outreach can increase awareness, build trust, and help Black and Latino families connect to Alzheimer’s care and support.
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