Events for familial Alzheimer’s disease

Youngtimers hosts a range of in-person and virtual events to help the familial Alzheimer’s community stay connected and informed.

Upcoming events

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Coffee with Courtney

Thursdays・10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Pop in to connect with others in this weekly, come-as-you-are virtual space for anyone in the Youngtimers community.

Past events

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May 21
Something to Hope For: One Person's Journey with Anti-Amyloid Therapy

What does it actually feel like to live with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, and what happens when treatment starts working?

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Mar 19
Learning One's Genetic Status: The Long-Term Impact

How does it impact a person long-term to know that they carry a genetic mutation that causes familial Alzheimer's disease?

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Jan 23
Protecting Brain Health: Lifestyle Strategies to Support Cognitive Healt

Join us for this practical, informative workshop on everyday habits that support cognitive function. Our featured guest is Edmarie Guzmán-Vélez, PHD.

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Dec 4
"Ask Me Anything" with Lisa Genova

Join us for an inspiring and insightful workshop with Lisa Genova, the renowned neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author of Still Alice, a novel based on familial Alzheimer's disease.

Youngtimers Community Breakfast at DIAD Family Conference
Jul 27
Youngtimers Community Breakfast at DIAD Family Conference

If you'll be in Toronto for the 2025 DIAD Family Conference, join other members of the Youngtimers community for a private breakfast before you head out on Sunday morning.

DIAD Ten Year Anniversary Family Reception
Jul 26
DIAD Ten Year Anniversary Family Reception

If you'll be in Toronto for the 2025 DIAD Family Conference, join us for a special evening of celebration and connection. Professionals welcome! Catered food station, passed hors d’oeuvres and specialty mocktails will be served Wine and beer available to purchase.

Youngtimers Welcome Reception at DIAD Family Conference
Jul 25
Youngtimers Welcome Reception at DIAD Family Conference

If you'll be in Toronto for the 2025 DIAD Family Conference, come meet other DIAD community members on Friday evening. Drop by the mezzanine level anytime between 4-7pm Eastern for drinks and appetizers.

Toronto Walking Tour
Jul 25
Toronto Walking Tour

If you'll be in Toronto on the morning of Friday, July 25 for the 2025 DIAD Family Conference, join other members of the Youngtimers community for a private tour of Toronto with local guides. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Attendees are invited to gather for lunch after the walk.

Taking Action: How to Speak to the Media and Host a Fundraising Event
Jun 25
Taking Action: How to Speak to the Media and Host a Fundraising Event

Have you ever wanted to make an impact by sharing your story with the media or host a fundraising event? In this panel discussion, you’ll learn from members of the team at Wash U. as well as members of the Youngtimers community about how you can have an impact.

Estate planning for familial Alzheimer's disease
Mar 6
Estate planning for familial Alzheimer's disease

Join us as Estate Planning Attorney Kurt Walberg shares estate planning tips, with Marty Reiswig moderating. Q&A session included.

Planning for care in familial Alzheimer's disease
Feb 20
Planning for care in familial Alzheimer's disease

A panel discussion about how to prepare for care in FAD, including advance directives, Medicare, and financial aid programs, and more.

Gene editing for familial Alzheimer’s disease with Dr. Subhojit Roy
Oct 24
Gene editing for familial Alzheimer’s disease with Dr. Subhojit Roy

Dr. Roy presented at the 2023 DIAD Family Conference on gene editing. We will catch up with him and hear about how research is going.

Yoga class for Youngtimers community
Sep 22
Yoga class for Youngtimers community

Grab a yoga mat if you have one or towel for a 60 minute yoga class with Xana Bel. There are so many health benefits to practicing yoga.

Yoga techniques for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers
Sep 21
Yoga techniques for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers

Yoga instructor Xana Bel will lead caregivers through a relaxing interactive practice they can share with their symptomatic Alzheimer's person.

DIAD Family Conference reception
Jul 27
DIAD Family Conference reception

Please join us after the DIAD Family Conference for a reception. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

The ins and outs of familial Alzheimer's disease
Jun 13
The ins and outs of familial Alzheimer's disease

A speaker panel takes questions from the Youngtimers community on familial Alzheimer's disease (FAD)

Lifestyle interventions for brain health Q&A with Dr. Rudy Tanzi
Feb 8
Lifestyle interventions for brain health Q&A with Dr. Rudy Tanzi

Do you ever wonder about what you can do to prevent or delay the onset of familial Alzheimer's disease? Join the Q & A with Dr. Rudy Tanzi

How Is It Going? A Conversation on Talking with Kids about EOF
Dec 10
How Is It Going? A Conversation on Talking with Kids about EOF

Following our workshop about Talking with Kids about EOFAD, families will meet share stories, ask questions, and talk about their concerns.

International Support Gathering for Familial Alzheimer's Diseas
Nov 19
International Support Gathering for Familial Alzheimer's Diseas

Would you like to connect with other people who share similar struggles with Familial Alzheimer’s Disease (also known as Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s Disease)?

Fall Workshop Series 3 of 3: Beyond grief and fear
Oct 26
Fall Workshop Series 3 of 3: Beyond grief and fear

This experiential workshop teaches us how to make room for beauty and joy in addition to sorrow along the EOFAD journey.

Fall Workshop Series 2 of 3: Bringing kindness and care to ourselves
Oct 19
Fall Workshop Series 2 of 3: Bringing kindness and care to ourselves

This experiential workshop will teach strategies and skills for caring for our own physical and emotional well being along the EOFAD journey

Fall Workshop Series 1 of 3: Facing the truths, feeling the feelings
Oct 12
Fall Workshop Series 1 of 3: Facing the truths, feeling the feelings

In this experiential workshop, you will develop skills to process the overwhelming thoughts and emotions associated with the EOFAD journey

Talking with Kids About Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease with Dr. Hennig-Trest
Jun 29
Talking with Kids About Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease with Dr. Hennig-Trest

Do we tell them? How can we explain? Is it too much for them? Raising kids is hard enough, how do we do it in an EOFAD family? Come learn.

Youngtimers Community Kickoff
Apr 26
Youngtimers Community Kickoff

Feeling alone, confused, or helpless about early-onset familial Alzheimer's disease? There's hope! Join us to connect, learn, and get help.

Youngtimers

Supporting those impacted by familial Alzheimer’s disease with community, education and advocacy

PO Box 151035
San Rafael, CA, 94915

info@youngtimers.org