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GIA 2025 Events

Oct
14

Care Partner Academy
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Barbara Singer, B.S., GIA Coordinator & Community Educator
“Money Matters: Navigating The Expenses of Dementia Care
6630 Quaker Ave., Suite E, Lubbock, Texas 79413

Oct 22

Healthy Aging Lecture Series
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Danielle E. Levitt, Ph.D., CSCS*D
Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology, Director, Metabolic Health & Muscle Physiology Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management, TTU
Carillon Windsong Independent Living Facility,
4002 16th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79416

Oct 28

Bingo Fall Festival
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 
Memory Screenings: 5:00 p.m.
Bingo: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Hockley County Senior Citizens Center,
1202 Houston Street, Levelland, Texas 79336

What is a Memory Screening? Cognitive screenings or memory screenings, are safe and simple "check-ups" for your brain. By testing your memory and other thinking skills, these screenings can help in identifying any possible concerns you may have with your memory. With dementia, early detection is critical for positive outcomes.

Nov 1

6th Annual Alzheimer’s Awareness Symposium
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Dr. Guillermina R. Solis, University of Texas At El Paso Nursing
Dr. John Bertelson, Neurology, GIA Memory Clinic 
Co-Medical Director, TTUHSC

Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Symposium: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
TTUHSC Academic Event Center (AEC), 3601 4th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79430

Register For Continental Breakfast & Lunch by Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Nov 11

Care Partner Academy (Special Event)
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Rachel Hirshorn-Johnston, M.F.A.
Associate Professor, Voice & Speech, Head of Acting/Directing, TTU
Genevieve Durham-DeCesaro, M.F.A.
Professor of Dance, Vice Provost For Faculty Success, TTU
“Exploring Dementia Through Film: Remember This”
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 120 W Loop 289 Access Rd, Lubbock, Texas 79416

Contact us for ticket information. Email: GIA@TTUHSC.EDU 

Nov 18

Healthy Aging Lecture Series (Special Event)
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Gayle Ayers, D.O.
Geriatric Psychiatrist, Associate Professor, Psychiatry, TTUHSC SOM, GIA Memory Clinic Co-Medical Director, TTUHSC
“The Importance of Memory Screening: Observing National Memory Screening Day”
TTUHSC Academic Event Center (AEC), 3601 4th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79430

Memory Screenings: 2:00 p.m.
Lecture: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Contact us to register for this event. Email: GIA@TTUHSC.EDU  

Dec 9

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Barbara Singer, B.S., GIA Coordinator & Community Educator
“Navigating The Holidays With Dementia: Finding Joy In The Season”

 

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6630 Quaker Ave, Suite E,
Lubbock TX 79413

806.743.7821
GIA@TTUHSC.EDU