Events
The following are events throughout the community that may be helpful to caregivers, those with dementia, and those interested in making their communities more dementia-friendly. There are both virtual and live events, some hosted by The Ohio Council for Cognitive Health, and many hosted by our friends and partners in the community. We hope you find them helpful!
Some organizations that offer numerous additional dementia care programs (many offered virtually):
• Giving Voice Foundation (Cincinnati area)
• Hilarity for Charity
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Dementia Friendly Nevada’s Distinguished Speaker Series
Dementia Friendly Nevada’s Distinguished Speaker Series
Join us for our monthly educational Distinguished Speaker Series, free and open to all!
Second Monday of Each Month
| 1:00 – 2:30 PM
| Online, via Zoom
Upcoming Topics & Speakers
Monday, May 11, 2026
Featuring:
Lorenzo’s House: Bringing Younger-Onset Dementia into the Light
Speakers:
Patti LaFleur
Programs Lead; Lorenzo’s House
Patti is the former carepartner to her mom, Linda, who had younger-onset dementia – and a former elementary educator of over 10 years. Patti designs and leads Lorenzo’s House programs with intentionality, knowledge, and love. Her capacity to connect with family members through lived experience and profound generosity of spirit sets the tone for how Lorenzo’s House shows up for families. Patti has a Masters Degree in Instructional Leadership and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, who has spent countless hours volunteering with people living with neurocognitive disorders, and as a community educator for the Alzheimer’s Association. Patti’s kindness, energy, and lived experience are a gift for anyone who meets her.
Jessica Eggert
Youth Programs Lead; Lorenzo’s House
Jessica was born and raised in Chicago, and has been an educator in Chicago for 18 years. Jessica is also the Youth Programs Lead at Lorenzo’s House, empowering young people and their families walking with younger-onset dementia through an array of holistic support. In this role, she facilitates Light Clubs – virtual hangouts for those of all ages who have a parent with younger-onset dementia – and carepartner connection spaces for those who have – or had – a spouse/partner with younger-onset dementia. Jessica’s late mother was diagnosed with younger-onset dementia in 2014, so she knows deeply how important it is to bring light to those who walk this journey, and how much power and relief there is in connecting with others who understand.
Jessica Christensen
Family Care Partner
Jessica is 16 years old and in 10th grade. Her dad has younger-onset dementia. Jessica has been a YOUTH LEAD at Lorenzo’s House for several years, a leader at Light Club, and featured on numerous podcasts & webinars. Throughout this ever-changing journey, Jessica hopes to help dismantle stigma, spread awareness, and connect with Lorenzo’s House family on this journey!
Register here!
https://bit.ly/DFNV-SW