Join us to learn about the Dementia Friends program and how its education helps communities better understand the challenges families face after a dementia diagnosis. Participants will gain insight into why advancing knowledge in this area matters as Massachusetts cities and towns become dementia-friendly—and discover the positive impact this initiative has on both communities and the volunteers who make it possible.

Sam Docknevich, a retired IBM and Siemens professional, leads Age- and Dementia-Friendly initiatives, hosting Memory Cafes and 29 sessions creating 420+ Dementia Friends.

Discover how technology is transforming cognitive evaluations in research using iPhones and iPads. Learn why advancing these tools is key to faster, easier Alzheimer’s and dementia diagnosis, timely monitoring of cognitive changes, and improved support in primary care.

Dorene M. Rentz, PsyD, is a clinical neuropsychologist with dual appointments in the Departments of Neurology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. She is a Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, and a leader in developing optimal cognitive outcome measures for Alzheimer Disease studies.