Nearly 20,000 adults in Western NC live with dementia. It is not if, but when a person living with dementia will come into your church, business or organization.  Come join us for an interactive session where you will learn to recognize dementia symptoms and receive tips on how to help that person feel accepted and […]

Aging Projects 11th Annual Autumn Festival Caring About You This  is not your typical festival event.  Attendees will be able to take advantage of meet and greet learning opportunities with 50+ local professional organizations and attend 4 informative presentation sessions to develop the knowledge to care for themselves and their loved ones.  Health screening, networking, […]

Where have we  been?  Where are we now? Where are we going? A statewide gathering to review progress on the Dementia Capable State Plan and to set a course for collective action and impact. In Person and Virtual Options.  No cost to register. Scan QR Code on flyer to register:  2025 DCNC Summit flyer September […]

Event include: Presentations from dementia experts on a variety of topics Learn about local resources Opportunity to connect with others Light Lunch Schedule: Registration:  9 am to 9:45 am Exhibition Hall:  9 am to 10 am Symposium:  10 am to 2 pm

Studies show that lifestyle changes—such as regular exercise, stress management, and healthy eating—can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Join us as we take a closer look at one of these key areas: nutrition. The MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) Diet combines two heart-healthy eating patterns, specifically designed to support brain health. In […]

Second Age-Friendly Summit:  Health Span Matters:  Thriving Across the Years Topics include: Healthy Aging Enhancing Personal and Community Health Accessing Health Care and Community Services Staying Engaged Reaching Financial Goals and Ways to Stay Safe

2026 Falls Prevention Conference - Advance Falls Prevention in Community and Clinical Care Join with others at this interprofessional conference to prepare for the 2026 Falls Prevention Awareness Week NC (September 21-25, 2026) and Active Aging Week (October 5-11, 2026), as we focus on advancing falls prevention in the community and clinic. Attend either on-site […]