October 22, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT|Virtual

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, creating unique challenges for both those living with the condition and the care partners who support them. While they share the same diagnosis, their experiences, concerns, and needs can differ significantly. Join us on October 22 at 11:00am CT for “Two Perspectives, One Diagnosis: Facing Lewy Body Dementia Together” featuring Brandi Hackett, LCSW, C-ASWCM, Director of Support Services with the Lewy Body Dementia Association. As part of WellMed’s Caregiver Teleconnection Series, this session explores how dementia-sensitive practices, empathy, and self-compassion can help both perspectives navigate the journey together. You will discover strategies to: Identify and respond to LBD-specific symptoms with greater awareness. Recognize the unique and shared experiences of individuals living with Lewy body dementia (LBD) and their care partners, including how their challenges, concerns, and support needs may differ. Identify strategies and available supports that promote empathy, self-compassion, and meaningful support for both individuals living with LBD and their care partners. Register for the webinar at: https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/two-perspectives-one-diagnosis-facing-lewy-body-dementia-together/ About Brandi Hackett, LCSW, C-ASWCM Brandi Hackett, LCSW, C-ASWCM, is the Director of Support Services for the Lewy Body Dementia Association, where she leads initiatives that educate, empower, and support individuals living with LBD, their families, healthcare professionals, and volunteers nationwide. With more than two decades of experience in aging services, she brings a deep understanding of care delivery, support systems, and healthcare navigation. Brandi is a published author in the Journal for Certified Senior Advisors, recognized for her work on compassion fatigue, and a respected speaker on person-centered care, dementia-sensitive practices, complex medical needs, and strategies that promote well-being for those living with dementia and those who support them.

October 24, 2026 @ 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT|Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

Presented by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Parkinson’s IQ + You is a free educational event designed for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. This in-person event features sessions on navigating Parkinson’s, managing care, and the latest research. The accompanying Partner Expo includes information on treatment options and local resources for the Parkinson’s community. The Lewy Body Dementia Association is proud to be a National Partner of Parkinson’s IQ + You. Be sure to visit us in the Partner Expo. For more information and registration, please visit: www.michaeljfox.org/pdiqdc Questions: [email protected]

October 24, 2026 @ 9:00 AM EDT|Reedy Creek

The “NO WHINERS” Miles for Minds: Lewy Body 5K brings family, friends and the Charlotte community together in honor of Mike Keenan, a beloved father and grandfather who passed away from Lewy body dementia (LBD) earlier this year. Mike was known as a generous, tough guy who hated whining and never complained while facing the challenges of the disease. Taking place during Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month, the 5K offers an opportunity to honor Mike’s memory while raising awareness and educating the community about LBD. You are encouraged to wear purple or your favorite Halloween costume, with a prize awarded for the best costume. Registration: 9:00am – 9:30am ET Race: 10:00am – 12:00pm ET Registration fee: $25 per person; kids under 12 years old are free All proceeds will benefit the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) to help advance research, provide educational programs and support resources for those affected by LBD. Join us for a morning of remembrance, community and raising awareness of Mike. Register today: https://secure.frontstream.com/2026-lbda-fundraiser/team/1049300 . For more information about the event, contact organizer Jenny Keenan at 804-815-0146 or [email protected] .

November 7, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM EST|Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

The Lewy Body Dementia Association’s (LBDA) 2026 Community Conference Series brings together experts, trusted partners and the Lewy body dementia (LBD) community for a day of education, empowerment and support. Join us for Living Well with Lewy: A Day of Learning, Connection and Hope , on Saturday, November 7, for this educational and inspiring event with options to attend in person or virtually. With presentations from leading clinicians, researchers and subject matter experts from LBDA, Cleveland Clinic, and LBDA Research Centers of Excellence at the University of Florida and University of Washington, this community conference will focus on advancing your understanding of the symptoms of LBD, provide practical approaches and techniques to navigate cognitive, emotional and visual changes that occur, preparing for palliative care, supporting the needs of LBD care partners, integrating activities into daily life to create meaningful experiences and enhance quality of life and keynote address by Angela Lunde, MA. Living Well with Lewy: A Day of Learning, Connection and Hope is presented by the Lewy Body Dementia Association in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. This conference is free and open to the public. For more information, please email your questions to: [email protected] Registration : https://events.clevelandclinic.org/detail-page.php?event=21991 Registration Fee: In person: $20 per person, $30 with one (1) guest Online: Free Registration Deadline: November 1, 2026

November 7, 2026 @ 5:30 PM EST

Join the Lewy body dementia (LBD) community on November 7 in Jupiter, FL, for the Memory Forward Glow Run 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, a student-led evening of movement, hope and support for families affected by LBD. This event is inspired by a beloved grandfather who spent much of his life running 5Ks, half-marathons, and marathons. After LBD made it impossible for him to run as he once did, this event became a way to keep moving forward in his honor—and in honor of every person and family facing this disease. There is a place for everyone. Race for a personal best, walk with family and friends, or simply come out to support the cause. Every step helps raise awareness and support the Lewy Body Dementia Association’s (LBDA) work to improve care, provide education and compassionate support, and advance research toward earlier diagnosis and better treatments. Wear your brightest colors, glow accessories, and light-up gear as we light the course together. For questions or more information, please contact Haisten Carroll at [email protected] .