As families prepare to gather for the holidays, a South Florida community organization is encouraging residents to have conversations about brain health, memory and caregiving.
The Overtown Children & Youth Coalition (OCYC), in collaboration with community partners, will present Brain Health is Wealth – Part 2: “LOVE YOUR BRAIN – Let’s Talk Brain Health” on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Historic St. Agnes Presbyterian Church in Miami.
Centered on the theme “Remember Together,” the free event will bring together families, caregivers, health professionals and community members to discuss brain health, healthy aging, memory concerns and available caregiving resources.
The gathering comes during National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month, both recognized in November. Organizers say the timing provides an opportunity for families to discuss changing care needs, memory concerns and how caregiving responsibilities can be shared as relatives prepare to spend time together during the holidays.
The program will feature keynote speaker Dr. LaToya Lewis, a nurse scientist, brain health equity advocate and founder of SANOYA. Lewis will deliver a keynote address titled “Remember Together: Our Brain Health. Our Families. Our Future.”
She will also join community experts for an interactive discussion called “The Community Has the Mic,” where residents, caregivers and families can bring questions directly to the panel. Online participants will also have an opportunity to contribute questions.
“Brain health is wealth, and caregivers deserve the same care, resources, and attention they provide to others every day,” said Anthony Robinson, executive director of OCYC, in a press release. “We cannot simply ask caregivers to keep being strong. We must step in with meaningful support, including access to resources, respite, and information.”
In addition to the discussions, attendees can access practical brain health information and caregiver resources, participate in the Overtown Brain Health Walk and receive a Brain Health Journey Passport.
The passport is designed to help participants connect with health and wellness resources, community organizations, local businesses and support services. Organizers want attendees to leave with three actionable next steps.
“Caregiving is love in its most demanding form,” Lewis said in a press release. “It means showing up, again and again, while carrying a weight the world may never see. Caregivers need support, resources, rest, and a community that understands the burden they carry.”
Following the event, OCYC plans to share a community report titled “What Overtown Told Us,” highlighting residents’ perspectives, lessons from the gathering and next steps for continued community support.
The event is free and open to the public. Families, caregivers and residents interested in learning more about brain health and available resources can register through Eventbrite.
Event Details
- What: Brain Health is Wealth – Part 2: “LOVE YOUR BRAIN – Let’s Talk Brain Health”
- When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Where: Historic St. Agnes Presbyterian Church, 1750 NW 3rd Ave., Miami, FL 33136
- Admission: Free
Registration: Register through Eventbrite
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