LBDA Events
If you know of upcoming LBD events, let us know. Or you can host your own event - click here to learn how!
LBDA Volunteer Orientation
Start Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 2:00pm
End Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 3:00pm
Location: Online
Are you interested in volunteering with the Lewy Body Dementia Association? We invite you to join us for our Introduction to LBDA Volunteering online class.
During this 1-hour interactive session, you will learn the basics about LBDA's programs and services. Together, we will explore how volunteers are helping make life better for LBD families every day. Participation requires both Internet access AND dialing into a teleconference call.
Register online by clicking here (NOTE: This class is capped at 10 participants to facilitate conversation.)
LBDA Volunteer Orientation
Start Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 8:00pm
End Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 9:00pm
Location: Virtual class
Are you interested in volunteering with the Lewy Body Dementia Association? We invite you to join us for our Introduction to LBDA Volunteering online class.
During this 1-hour interactive session, you will learn the basics about LBDA's programs and services. And together, we will explore how volunteers are helping make life better for LBD families every day. Participation requires both Internet access AND dialing into a teleconference call.
Register online by clicking here. (NOTE: This class is capped at 10 participants to facilitate conversation.)
Webinar: Easy Ways to Raise Lewy Body Dementia Awareness
Start Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 2:00pm
End Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 3:00pm
Location: Online
Please join us for the upcoming Webinar: Easy Ways to Raise Lewy Body Dementia Awareness, Wednesday, June 19, 2:00-3:00 pm EDT. This webinar will explore innovative ways to create LBD awareness in your community through LBD Flower Day, distributing materials to physicians, hosting a fundraising or outreach event or reaching out to your local media and government. We will discuss fun ways to get your community energized about Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Movement and spread the word about LBD!
Participation requires computer and phone access. Click here to register for the webinar.
Dementia Education through the Arts
Start Date: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 6:00pm
End Date: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 9:30pm
Location: Alliance Theater
Address: 1280 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta, GA 30309
A very special evening of entertainment and Dementia related resources and education for families and professionals at the Alliance Theater, Atlanta, GA.
6-7 pm Dementia Resource Reception (Visit us at the LBDA table!)
7-8:30 pm "Absence" by Peter M. Floyd
8:30-9:30 pm Post show discussions with Dementia Care Expert, Teepa Snow.
"Absence" revolves around the character of Helen Bastion, an iron-willed, indomitable woman who finds herself suffering from memory loss.
Please RSVP to randrews@arborcompany.com for more details.
Southeastern Parkinson's Disease Conference
Start Date: Friday, August 9, 2013 - 12:00am
End Date: Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 12:00am
Location: Sheraton Gateway
Address: 1900 Sullivan Road Atlanta, GA 30337
Save the date for the Southeastern Parkinson's Disease Conference organized by the Georgia Chapter of the National Parkinson's Disease Foundation. Please check the website for registration and conference details.
Please visit the Lewy Body Dementia Association's table! Also join us for a presentation on Lewy body dementia breakout session on Saturday, Aug. 10, 11:00-11:50 am.
14th International Conference on Alzheimer's Drug Discovery
Start Date: Monday, September 9, 2013 - 12:00am
End Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 12:00am
Location:
Address: Jersey City, NJ
This annual Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) conference brings together academic and industry scientists intent on accelerating the development of innovative treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
The ADDF’s funded investigators and top level scientists in the field will present on their current research progress and stimulate discussion. The conference offers ample opportunities for collaboration and partnering. Click below to register and for more information. http://www.worldeventsforum.com/addf/addrugdiscovery/index.html
Lewy Body Dementia Flower Day
Start Date: Sunday, October 6, 2013 (All day)
End Date: Sunday, October 6, 2013 (All day)
Location: Nationwide
National LBD Flower Day is October 6th! We need your help to make LBD Flower Day a success! A small commitment on your part can go a long way toward LBDA's mission. Register now! Registration Deadline is August 2, 2013. Learn more.
