Vital Minds: Indy Brain Health Initiative

03/24/2026

Re-Post from Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter: Join us for an upcoming virtual session of The Empowered Caregiver education program on Wednesday, March 25.

During this session, learn how dementia affects communication and how person-centered approaches can improve communication.
Register today at bit.ly/Caregiver-MAR25

Join us for an upcoming virtual session of The Empowered Caregiver education program on Wednesday, March 25. During this session, learn how dementia affects communication and how person-centered approaches can improve communication.
Register today at bit.ly/Caregiver-MAR25

03/24/2026

Re-post: "You have more power than you think.
Simple daily choices can strengthen brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
• Stay physically active
• Prioritize restorative sleep
• Choose nutrient-dense foods
• Keep your brain challenged
• Nurture your social connections
Start where you are. Your brain deserves consistent care."

You have more power than you think.

Simple daily choices can strengthen brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline.

• Stay physically active
• Prioritize restorative sleep
• Choose nutrient-dense foods
• Keep your brain challenged
• Nurture your social connections

Start where you are. Your brain deserves consistent care.

03/23/2026

Re-Post: Understanding dementia starts with a few key facts. The Dementia Friends USA program highlights five messages that everyone should know:
1️⃣Dementia is not a normal part of aging.
2️⃣It's caused by diseases of the brain.
3️⃣It's not just about memory loss.
4️⃣People can live well with dementia.
5️⃣And there is always more to a person than their diagnosis.

03/19/2026

Re-post from REACHMarionCo: "The Indianapolis Public Library will host the ABCs of Diabetes program at the Southport Library in April! This is a free program taught by a nurse, dietitian, pharmacist, and social worker, and registration is required." Click here to register: https://marionhealth.org/.../chronic-disease/diabetes/

The Indianapolis Public Library will host the ABCs of Diabetes program at the Southport Library in April! This is a free program taught by a nurse, dietitian, pharmacist, and social worker, and registration is required. Click here to register: https://marionhealth.org/programs/population-health/chronic-disease/diabetes/

03/19/2026

Re-post from Fishers Health Department: "Aging Well: The Impact of Alzheimer’s and Dementia in Our Community 🧠💜
Join us on Friday, April 3 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Fishers Community Center in Program Room 3, for a free presentation covering Alzheimer’s facts, types of dementia, treatments, brain health, and available resources.
Free to attend. Register: https://app.smartsheet.com/.../2e9697e24e074018b26a51c6ef...

Aging Well: The Impact of Alzheimer’s and Dementia in Our Community 🧠💜

Join us on Friday, April 3 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Fishers Community Center in Program Room 3, for a free presentation covering Alzheimer’s facts, types of dementia, treatments, brain health, and available resources.

Free to attend. Register: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/2e9697e24e074018b26a51c6efb5751e

03/19/2026

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthy-aging-summit-tickets-1982830745135?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

03/17/2026

Repost from Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center "Nearly 1 in 4 American adults provide unpaid care for a loved one. Many of those adults fall into the middle-income bracket, who do not qualify for public benefits to pay for care.

This Friday, Indianapolis attorney Anita Gartland will join us for Memory University to share details on how to get support and how the landscape of caring for a loved one is changing."

Register now: https://redcap.uits.iu.edu/surveys/?s=L9TJ78KDMHCLPRJY

Nearly 1 in 4 American adults provide unpaid care for a loved one. Many of those adults fall into the middle-income bracket, who do not qualify for public benefits to pay for care.

This Friday, Indianapolis attorney Anita Gartland will join us for Memory University to share details on how to get support and how the landscape of caring for a loved one is changing.

Register now: https://redcap.uits.iu.edu/surveys/?s=L9TJ78KDMHCLPRJY

03/16/2026

Join us for IPHA’s March Virtual Lunch Meet-Up! 🌟 Take a midday break and learn about AURESIA, a group of student research assistants, led by Dr. Evan Jordan at Indiana University. This research explores how environmental stressors may influence the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia — with a special focus on Hoosiers living in both urban and rural communities. Hear directly from AURESIA student research assistants as they share insights from the field and their experiences working in public health research.

🗓 Tuesday, March 17
⏰ 12–1 p.m. ET
🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYod-2prz0vGtzJ2IWJUgR8MwcxZ3U0JtHa #/registration

Let’s learn, connect, and grow together.

03/13/2026

Re-post from Goizueta Alzheimer's Disease Research Center: Give your brain (and body) a boost with better rest.
Join this webinar to learn what changes in sleep are normal with age, how cognitive impairment can affect sleep, and practical ways to improve sleep quality.
Live on Zoom • March 18 • 2:00–2:45 PM
REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../WN_0D_H2oqqQHySh6lViXBdWA...

Give your brain (and body) a boost with better rest.

Join us in this webinar to learn what changes in sleep are normal with age, how cognitive impairment can affect sleep, and practical ways to improve sleep quality.

Live on Zoom • March 18 • 2:00–2:45 PM

REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0D_H2oqqQHySh6lViXBdWA #/registration

03/13/2026