A free, practical dementia education event for care partners & families.
Presented by Lasting Joy LLC
In Partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association®
📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026
🕘 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 First Methodist Midland Church – Atrium • Midland, Texas
Limited partner table space available.
In partnership with
What This Is
A Calm, Practical Day of Learning & Connection
If you are supporting someone living with dementia — or wondering what changes may mean — this day is for you.
You will leave with clearer understanding, practical tools, and connection to trusted local resources.
What You’ll Learn
- Brain change basics: what’s typical aging vs. what may signal concern
- What dementia is (and what it isn’t)
- How brain changes affect vision, language, and behavior
- Positive communication strategies you can use immediately
- Local community resources available to you
You’ll Leave With…
- Practical next steps
- Less fear / more confidence
- A resource list you can use immediately
Walk to End Alzheimer’s® Kickoff
We are honored to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association® to help launch the local Walk to End Alzheimer’s® season.
Information and resources will be available throughout the event.
What to Expect
9:30 AM – Doors Open & Resource Connection
10:00 AM – Welcome & Grounding Morning Education Session
Lunch & Community Resource Time
Afternoon Skills Practice
Closing Reflection & Care Partner Appreciation
Registration
Reserve Your Seat
This is a free event. Registration is required so we can prepare seating, materials, and lunch.
Community Resource Partners
A limited number of trusted community organizations will be present to provide information and support for care partners.
Interested in being a Community Resource Partner?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this event really free?
Yes. Thanks to community support and sponsors, this event is free to care partners and families.
Who should attend?
Family care partners, friends, and anyone supporting someone living with dementia.
Do I need to stay the whole time?
We encourage you to attend the full workshop, but come as you are.
Will there be community resources?
Yes — resources will be available throughout the event.
Hosted by Lasting Joy LLC
Dementia Education & Care Partner Support
Keep the waves gentle & the care joyful.
Questions?
Email: ljfrailey@lastingjoyllc.com
We look forward to seeing you in April.