The Congregational Care Team, which is a lay-led ministry, offers monthly support group gatherings and fundraising efforts for those living with dementia in its various forms, their caregivers, and educates all in brain health.
WHAT IS BRAIN HEALTH AWARENESS?
Brain health awareness is the effort to educate and equip people to protect their cognitive, emotional, and neurological well-being through prevention, early detection, treatment, and support. It includes conditions such as (but not limited to): Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia, frontotemperal dementia, and vascular dementia. While this type of awareness and support has often been referred to as Alzheimer’s and/or dementia, the new name is meant to be more encompassing, reduce the stigma, while promoting early detection and prevention measures. A large part of Brain Health Awareness also focuses on the role of the caregiver(s), providing resources and emotional support.
3rd Tuesday each month from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Formerly our Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group; new name, same support & love.
Join us for a welcoming and supportive Brain Health Support Gathering for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, and for those who care for them. This group offers a safe, compassionate space for care partners to connect, share experiences, and learn from trained facilitators with professional counseling and medical backgrounds who can help point you toward helpful resources.
Facilitators include Crista Scott-Barbour, Keeley Bailey, Vicky Wyche, and Martha Lee Thwaite.
While care partners gather, loved ones will enjoy meaningful activities that support connection and engagement—helping prepare dinner, playing games or puzzles, or relaxing with members of our Congregational Care team. At 6:45 p.m., everyone will come together for a shared meal, strengthening community and mutual support.
Whether you’re looking for encouragement, practical guidance, or a place to feel understood, you are welcome here.
Thank you for attending the 2026 Brain Health & Dementia Community Symposium. The presentations from the keynote speaker– Monica W. Parker, MD– as well as the breakout sessions are below.
A full day of education, encouragement, and practical tools focused on protecting brain health and supporting those living with dementia. This symposium brings together community members, caregivers, and healthcare professionals for meaningful learning and connection. It is a strategic partnership with Birmingham UMC, Beyond Dementia, Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter, with support from Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB).
Grounded in research from the Alzheimer’s Association–sponsored U.S. POINTER Study, the event highlights an empowering message: brain health matters, and there are steps you can take today to help reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
Whether you are a family caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply interested in maintaining lifelong cognitive wellness, this day offers valuable insight and actionable next steps.
