Announcements
Last updated on April 9, 2024.
- How to Build Strength and Resilience … while living with chronic, progressive illnessby BobMemory Care Alliance
Support and Action 4-Week Program
Friday
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
March 6 – March 27, 2026
In-person
Memory Care Alliance Office
1541 S. Francis Dr. Santa FeThis educational, supportive, and action-oriented program is for people with Parkinson’s Disease or dementia and their caring partners. Whether you have the diagnosis or are the partner/helper, you each have unique losses—physically, mentally, and emotionally. With the right tools and support, you can build the strength to bounce back from setbacks and create more balance and well-being in your daily life.
Richard Houston, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Educator, along with Eileen Joyce, Certified Coach/Grief Recovery Specialist, have developed this program. It is sponsored POP Santa Fe and the Memory Care Alliance, and therefore free of charge to participants.
Please contact Eileen to reserve your place as space is limited: email or call 505.428.0670.
- Senior Day at the NM State Capitolby Bob
Senior Day at the NM State Capitol is now happening on February 13, 2026. You can learn more and RSVP at 2026 Senior Day at the State Capitol.
- World Parkinson Conference 2026by Bob
The World Parkinson Congress is in Phoenix this year!
Early bird registration is open for the 7th World Parkinson Congress, May 24-27, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona at the Phoenix Convention Center. Early Registration ends January 15!
- Finding Parkinson’s – Doing Battle with My Brainby Bob
Exploring the Power of Art and Expression in the Face of Parkinson’s Disease
September 5 through September 14, 2025
The Finding Parkinson’s exhibit and events highlighted the importance of creativity and movement in managing the physical and psychological effects of PD by promoting emotional well-being, cognitive function, and social connections.
This special community exhibit featured the artwork of C. David Thomas, an accomplished Boston-based artist living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) from his exposure to Agent Orange in the Vietnam war. Mr. Thomas explores the neurology of PD through his art, which superimposes facial images over his MRI brain scans and lithograph prints.
The exhibit was accompanied by two panel discussions:
- Neuroscience, Art, and Parkinson’s, September 6, 3pm, NM School for the Arts Read more…
- Art and Movement, September 13, 3pm, NM School for the Arts Read more…
The videos of both panels, along with a third video featuring C. David Thomas have now been posted on Youtube. View on YouTube.
- Aging and Parkinson’s Studyby Bob
Mind Research Network
The Mind Research Network is currently recruiting for their aging study and looking for patients with Parkinson’s or Lewy Body Dementia. You can email for more information.
The Mind Research Network is a non-profit partnership committed to
expanding neuroscience research by discovering new ways to understand
human behavior, as well as to prevent, treat and cure brain disorders
and mental illness. Based in Albuquerque, NM, MRN consists of scientists
located at universities, national laboratories and research centers
around the world and is focused on imaging technology and its emergence
as an integral element of neuroscience investigation. - Grieving the Death of A Loved Oneby BobMemory Care Alliance
Support and Action 6-Week Program
Friday
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
October 17 – November 21, 2025
In-person
Memory Care Alliance Office
1541 S. Francis Dr. Santa FeThis group program is for those who have experienced recent deaths of family, friends, or colleagues. It is free-of-charge and is facilitated by Eileen Joyce, Certified Coach and Grief Recovery Specialist with 25 years of experience. The group is sponsored by the Memory Care Alliance and is free of charge to participants.
The purpose of this program is to learn and share in a confidential setting. Each week we will discuss grief and loss and how they affect daily life and relationships.
Meetings over the six weeks will cover:
- Losses and how we deal with them
- The myths about grief, loss, and healing
- How unresolved grief affects our capacity for happiness
- Creating resilience even in times of greatest challenges
Please contact Eileen to reserve your place: email or call .
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- Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers starts 3/17/2026by Bob
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- New Mexico Conference on Agingby Bob
Registration is now open for the 2025 New Mexico Conference on Aging. The conference will be held on September 23-25, 2025, in Glorieta. Shuttles will be available. The flyer below provides more details. Respite care will be available on request.
- Stress-Busting: Next Class Starts Tuesday, September 16by Bob
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- Santa Fe Elder Care Networkby Bob
The most recent public directory for the Eldercare Network is now available.