What We Do
At Dementia in Black, we turn expertise into action.
Our work is designed to help people move from uncertainty to understanding. We provide practical, engaging and culturally relevant support for audiences that want to learn more, serve families more effectively and have stronger conversations about dementia, caregiving and advocacy.
Whether we are speaking to caregivers, training professionals, supporting community organizations or contributing to public dialogue, our goal is the same: to make trusted information more accessible and more meaningful for Black families.
Speaking
We offer keynote presentations, guest lectures, conference sessions, panel discussions and community talks that educate, challenge and inspire.
Our presentations are especially well suited for:
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Caregiver support events
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Churches and faith-based groups
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Colleges and universities
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Conferences
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Healthcare organizations
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Nonprofits and community organizations
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Public awareness programs
Our speaking is thoughtful, practical and audience-centered. We combine expertise, storytelling and actionable takeaways to help people better understand dementia and its impact on Black families.
Sample speaking topics include:
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Black families, advocacy and access to care
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Caregiving with dignity, knowledge and support
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Creating more informed and compassionate communities
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Dementia in the Black community: what families need to know
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How culture shapes dementia conversations
Workshops and Training
We provide workshops and training sessions for organizations that want deeper education and more practical guidance.
Our sessions can be tailored for:
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Board members
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Caregiver groups
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Community health workers
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Faith leaders
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Public-facing professionals
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Volunteers
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Work teams
Workshop and training topics may include:
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Building awareness programs for Black communities
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Communicating with families about dementia
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Culturally responsive education and outreach
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Dementia basics and early warning signs
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Supporting caregivers with empathy and clarity
Community Education and Outreach
We partner with organizations that want to engage Black families in meaningful conversations about aging, memory loss, caregiving and advocacy.
This work may include:
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Awareness events
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Church-based education
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Community presentations
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Panel participation
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Resource sharing
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Strategic collaboration on outreach initiatives
We are especially interested in partnerships that increase visibility, reduce stigma and make trusted information more accessible in the communities that need it most.
Media and Expert Commentary
We are available for interviews, commentary and expert insight related to:
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Advocacy and public education
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Black elders and families
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Caregiving
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Community awareness
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Dementia in the Black community
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Health communication
Our goal is to contribute informed, accessible perspectives that help the public better understand the challenges and realities Black families face.
Resources
We believe information should be practical and easy to use.
Through our work, we share tools, insights and guidance that help families and organizations:
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understand dementia more clearly
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talk about caregiving more openly
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identify helpful next steps
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find language that informs and supports rather than overwhelms
As our platform grows, we will continue to expand the resources we offer to caregivers, community leaders and partners.
AARP African American Caregiving Resource Center
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Website: www.aarp.org/caregiving
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Offers practical caregiving guides tailored to Black families
African American Alzheimer’s and Wellness Association
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Website: www.africanamericanalz.org/
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Focuses on providing Black communities with dementia education, advocacy and caregiver support
Alzheimer’s Association (AA)
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Website: www.alz.org
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Offers culturally relevant education, support groups and resources for Black families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias
Black Men’s Brain Health Initiative
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Website: www.mensbrainhealth.org/
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Focuses on brain health education and research tailored to Black men
Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) – African American Dementia Resources
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Website: www.daanow.org
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Offers peer-led support and resources to empower people living with dementia and their caregivers
Dementia Spring
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Website: https://dementiaspring.org/
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Spotlights artists from diverse backgrounds to raise awareness, promote dignity and create a greater sense of belonging for individuals experiencing dementia
Expose Dementia
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Website: https://exposedementia.org/
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Promotes awareness and early intervention and reduces the stigma surrounding dementia within the Black community through storytelling and creative arts
Hilarity for Charity
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Website: https://wearehfc.org/care-grants/
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Offers respite grants to cover the cost of professional, in-home or Adult Day Center care
National Caucus and Center on Black Aging (NCBA)
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Website: www.ncba-aging.org
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Provides legal and financial planning resources for Black seniors and their caregivers
National Institute on Aging
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Website: www.nia.nih.gov
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Provides science-based information on dementia, caregiving and clinical trials for Black communities
The Balm in Gilead – Brain Health Center for African Americans
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Offers faith-based initiatives to promote brain health and support caregivers in Black churches
Trial Match
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Website: https://trialmatch.alz.org/en-US/
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Offers a free matching service that connects individuals living with cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, caregivers and healthy participants with current research studies.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Website: www.hhs.gov/aging/index.html
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Provides information about caregiver resources, Social Security benefits, Medicare enrollment and Medicaid coverage
UsAgainstAlzheimer’s – Center for Brain Health Equity
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Website: https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/center-brain-health-equity
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Provides research, policy advocacy and culturally-tailored resources for Black families