October 14, 2026 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT|Scott Conference Center

Presented by the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), the Lewy Body Dementia Conference for Care Partners, Family and Friends is designed specifically for those caring for and supporting individuals living with Lewy body dementia (LBD). With presentations from leading experts, this conference will deepen your understanding of LBD, provide practical tools and resources specifically for care partners and family members. Brandi Hackett, LCSW, C-ASWCM, Director of Support Services for the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA), will give an overview of the educational programs, support services and resources available through LBDA. She will share how these offerings help individuals living with LBD and their care partners gain knowledge, access support, and build connections that promote confidence and resilience throughout the LBD journey. Be sure to visit LBDA in the Exhibit Hall – we look forward to meeting you. This event is free and registration is required. For registration and additional information: https://go.unmc.edu/a95j Questions? Please email: [email protected] The Lewy Body Dementia Association is proud to be a sponsor of the Lewy Body Dementia Conference for Care Partners, Family and Friends.

October 15, 2026 @ 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM EDT

Deepen your understanding of how Lewy body dementia (LBD) differs from Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and why diagnostic complexity requires clinicians to look beyond common assumptions with Diagnosing Dementia Beyond Alzheimer’s: Biomarkers, Clinical Insight and Lived Experience. This webinar, featuring Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD, explores the diagnostic complexity of dementia syndromes, with a special focus on LBD. It offers practical strategies to recognize early signs, reduce misdiagnosis, and support timely, accurate care to improve outcomes. Dr. Torres-Yaghi will examine how emerging biomarkers—including imaging, fluid markers, and clinical tools—are advancing early detection and enabling more precise, personalized diagnoses. At the end of the webinar, he will be joined by individuals living with LBD who will share their diagnostic journeys, highlighting delays, challenges, and pivotal moments along the way. At the end of the webinar, you will be able to: Recognize the spectrum of dementia syndromes: Deepen your understanding of how LBD differs from Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and why diagnostic complexity requires clinicians to look beyond common assumptions. Leverage emerging biomarkers for earlier, more accurate diagnosis: Explore how imaging, fluid biomarkers, and structured clinical tools are transforming early detection and enabling more personalized diagnostic pathways for individuals with LBD. Apply patient-informed strategies to reduce delays and misdiagnosis: Gain practical approaches to identifying early signs, addressing common diagnostic pitfalls, and supporting timely, accurate, patient-centered care. About Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD, is an attending neurologist specializing in movement disorders and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Georgetown University School of Medicine. He serves as Director of the Parkinsonism and Dementia Clinic at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, where his clinical work focuses on neurodegenerative conditions that involve overlapping cognitive and movement symptoms, including Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia, progressive supranuclear palsy, multiple system atrophy, and frontotemporal dementia. Dr. Torres-Yaghi completed his medical degree at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, followed by internship, neurology residency, and fellowship training in movement disorders and neuro-restoration research at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. For questions or more information, please email [email protected] .

October 17, 2026 @ 9:00 AM EDT|Ted Williams Camp

$25 registration Registration closes October 15 Check-in starts at 9 a.m.; event starts at 10 a.m. The first 25 participants will receive a T-shirt Upon check-in, participants will receive their bib and a goodie bag Water and a limited supply of refreshments will be available Walk, run and help leave Lewy behind. This October, join the LBD community at Ted Williams Camp for the Leaving Lewy Behind 5K Walk or Run, an event dedicated to raising awareness of Lewy body dementia (LBD) and supporting the individuals, families and care partners impacted by the disease. This event honors the life and legacy of Scott Ashely, an avid cross-country runner, devoted father and outdoor enthusiast who was diagnosed with LBD in 2021. Ted Williams Camp holds special meaning for Scott's family. He spent countless hours there as a child and later returned to cheer on his own children, making it a fitting place to gather, remember him and turn his family's experience with LBD into support for others. Funds raised through Leaving Lewy Behind will benefit the Lewy Body Dementia Association, the leading national organization dedicated to improving the lives of those living with LBD. The event supports LBDA's mission to accelerate awareness, advance research for early diagnosis and improved care, and provide comprehensive education and compassionate support. Whether you walk, run, donate, sponsor or volunteer, your participation helps carry Scott's legacy forward and bring greater awareness to the LBD community.

October 22, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT|Virtual

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, creating unique challenges for both those living with the condition and the care partners who support them. While they share the same diagnosis, their experiences, concerns, and needs can differ significantly. Join us on October 22 at 11:00am CT for “Two Perspectives, One Diagnosis: Facing Lewy Body Dementia Together” featuring Brandi Hackett, LCSW, C-ASWCM, Director of Support Services with the Lewy Body Dementia Association. As part of WellMed’s Caregiver Teleconnection Series, this session explores how dementia-sensitive practices, empathy, and self-compassion can help both perspectives navigate the journey together. You will discover strategies to: Identify and respond to LBD-specific symptoms with greater awareness. Recognize the unique and shared experiences of individuals living with Lewy body dementia (LBD) and their care partners, including how their challenges, concerns, and support needs may differ. Identify strategies and available supports that promote empathy, self-compassion, and meaningful support for both individuals living with LBD and their care partners. Register for the webinar at: https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/two-perspectives-one-diagnosis-facing-lewy-body-dementia-together/ About Brandi Hackett, LCSW, C-ASWCM Brandi Hackett, LCSW, C-ASWCM, is the Director of Support Services for the Lewy Body Dementia Association, where she leads initiatives that educate, empower, and support individuals living with LBD, their families, healthcare professionals, and volunteers nationwide. With more than two decades of experience in aging services, she brings a deep understanding of care delivery, support systems, and healthcare navigation. Brandi is a published author in the Journal for Certified Senior Advisors, recognized for her work on compassion fatigue, and a respected speaker on person-centered care, dementia-sensitive practices, complex medical needs, and strategies that promote well-being for those living with dementia and those who support them.

October 24, 2026 @ 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT|Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

Presented by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Parkinson’s IQ + You is a free educational event designed for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. This in-person event features sessions on navigating Parkinson’s, managing care, and the latest research. The accompanying Partner Expo includes information on treatment options and local resources for the Parkinson’s community. The Lewy Body Dementia Association is proud to be a National Partner of Parkinson’s IQ + You. Be sure to visit us in the Partner Expo. For more information and registration, please visit: www.michaeljfox.org/pdiqdc Questions: [email protected]