Alter: Inspiring & Equipping Faith Communities
@AlterDementia
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Led by Dr. Fayron Epps, we are empowering churches to support families impacted by dementia and building dementia-friendly faith villages.
Atlanta, GA
Joined September 2020
Thankful Monday! ✨ We are grateful to the organization, Careforth for supporting the 2025 Alter Dementia Summit! Careforth empowers caregivers with resources. Learn more at Contact us to sponsor at outreach@alterdementia.com | (770) 686-7730.
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Self-Care Sunday! ✨ Tai Chi is a gentle, low-impact exercise with amazing benefits for older adults! It boosts balance, reduces fall risk, and enhances coordination. Plus, Tai Chi may support brain health—helping improve cognitive function and slow dementia progression. #Tai
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Fun fact! Dr. Fayron Epps founded ALTER, the only nurse-led dementia-friendly congregation program! With partners in 21 states & 58 cities, we’re making a difference! Join us: outreach@alterdementia.com | (770) 686-7730. #supportdementia
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Meet Mother Irish, a Lay Leader from Destiny Christian Center International, as she shares how ALTER Dementia supports faith-based communities & makes a difference in caregiving. Want to become dementia-friendly? Contact us at outreach@alterdementia.com or (770) 686-7730.
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Meet Our 2025 Alter Dementia Summit Youth Speakers! 🌟 Mckenzie Lewis – Dancer & choreographer, creating dance classes for older adults with Alzheimer's. 🌟 Giavanni Lewis – Singer & artist, sharing insights on caregiving & dementia. 🔗 Register now:
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It’s GERO-Thursday! 🧓🎙️ Tune in to GERO-Juice today at 10 AM on Atlanta’s WIGO 1570 AM! Hosted by Adrianne D. Jones, MA, CACTS, CEO of Senior Resources & Consulting Services LLC. Get the latest on aging—new topics & resources. Listen live:
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🌟 Spotlight on Dr. Vonetta Dotson, PhD: Leading Brain & Dementia Research! Chief of Neuropsychology at Brigham & Women’s, researcher at GSU, founder of CerebroFit, & NASA contributor. Her work supports brain health, aging & obstacles. 📖 For more:
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✨ A huge thank you to the @PublicHealthUMN! Your support empowers us to provide education, resources, and advocacy for dementia caregivers & communities affected by Alzheimer’s. Sponsorship us at outreach@alterdementia.com or (770) 686-7730.
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Today is World Cancer Day. By 2030, adults 65+ will represent 70% of all cancer cases. How will this impact healthcare & support systems? Many cancer patients also face dementia, which doubles in risk every 5 years after age 65. Learn more: #alz
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Join Dr. DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP at the 2025 ALTER Dementia Summit for "The Power of Deprescribing." 💊✨ A geriatrics expert, Dr. Canterbury specializes in helping older adults manage multiple medications & complex conditions. 📅 Register now:
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Self-Care Sunday! 💙 Could a social media break be good for your mental health? Excessive use can fuel anxiety, depression & low self-esteem. Disconnecting helps reset your mind & reduce stress. #SelfCareSunday #WellnessJourney #CaringForCommunity
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🎉 Happy Black History Month. This February, the ALTER Dementia Summit honors Black caregivers, researchers & faith leaders in dementia care. 📷 Kim & Robert Reid benefit from our dementia-friendly online church services. Join us in 2025! Register:
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Join Us! Be the Heart of the 2025 Alter Dementia Summit! 💜 We need passionate volunteers to make this event a success! Help with logistics, welcome guests, and foster connections—all while making a lasting impact. 📩 Sign up: outreach@alterdementia.com | 📞 (770) 686-7730
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✨ Alter Tip Thursday! ✨ Community & connection are vital for those with dementia & their care partners. Want to make your organization dementia-friendly? Contact us at outreach@alterdementia.com or (770) 686-7730—we’re here to help! #alterdementia #CaringForCommunity
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New Year, New Goals! 🎉 Make the 2025 ALTER Dementia Summit one of yours & spread the word! 📢 Register now before it sells out: Hear from Mayra Sainz, MPH (Emory) & Dr. Zachary Baker (ASU) on dementia care & caregiver support. #alterdementiasummit2025
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Inspirational Wednesday! 🌟 Join us at the 2025 Alter Dementia Summit for sessions that empower & support families affected by Young-Onset Dementia. Let’s reshape the narrative together! 🔗 Register now: #AlterDementiaSummit2025 #AlterDementia
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📢 Countdown to the 2025 ALTER Dementia Summit! Join us April 10–12, 2025, for 2.5 days of tools, resources, & collaboration to empower faith communities in supporting dementia care. Secure your spot today: 📸 Mia Chester & Adrianne D. Jones #alz
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Religion & Dementia Dr. Fayron Epps & team explored how family & religious practices promote health for African Americans with dementia. Insights support faith communities, policymakers & providers in improving care & quality of life. 📖 Read more:
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Spotlight Saturday! 🌟 Join us at the 2025 Alter Dementia Summit to explore ways to support families impacted by Young-Onset Dementia (YOD). Together, we’ll reshape the journey to empower and uplift. Register now: #AlterDementiaSummit2025 #YOD
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Registration Friday! @QOL4olderadults and our team are eager to partner with those passionate about improving dementia care in the African American community. Check out the 2025 Alter Dementia Summit schedule, scan, or click this link at #dementia
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