Seminar Description and Agenda

The 2026 Holistic Health Seminar on Memory Loss is a free seminar for those concerned about memory-related changes, caregivers, family members, and health professionals in the Greater Baltimore Area.

The RSVP deadline is Thursday, June 4, or until capacity is reached.

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This year's theme is Staying Connected as We Age: Tools for Meaningful Connection and Care.
When: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Location: STAR Community Family Center, Morning Star Baptist Church, 1600 Whitehead Court, Baltimore, MD 21207
Time: 8:15am - 12pm (noon)

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Agenda
Welcome
Speakers 

• Dr. Nana Yaw Adu-Sarkodie, MD, MPH (Medical Director, West Baltimore PACE)- Social Isolation: The relationship between social isolation and depression; the importance of social connection for protecting brain health and reducing dementia risk; effective ways to connect with individuals, including those living with dementia; and stigma that contributes to isolation in PLWD

• Dr. Halima Amjad, MD, MPH, PhD (Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins Geriatric Medicine)- C.A.R.E.giving, including Connection (e.g., family/friends, support systems, communication), Access (healthcare providers, benefits, care coordination), Respite (caregiver well-being/self-care, respite resources), and Education (understanding the condition; planning for the future); and provide a brief overview of the GUIDE Model

Exercise demonstration (Mica Saunders, Founder, Moxie Movez)
Caregiving Panel

• Dr. Nana Yaw Adu-Sarkodie, MD, MPH (Medical Director, West Baltimore PACE)

• Dr. Halima Amjad, MD, MPH, PhD (Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins Geriatric Medicine)

• Chanel Crowder, MS (Director of Business Development, Trusted Hearts Homecare Solutions)

• Anna Smolensky (Hospice Care Consultant, AccentCare)

Presentation of Awards
Closing Remarks & Call to Action
Health Screenings & Resource Tables

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Questions? Contact jhadrc@jhmi.edu.