Community Events

Our Community Events page highlights the various ways Memories In the Mix engages with the Schaumburg community and beyond. From podcasts to events full of fun, discover how we channel our passion into meaningful community actions. At Memories In the Mix, we believe in the power of community and the impact we can make together. Our Community Events page is dedicated to showcasing the diverse and heartfelt ways we contribute to Schaumburg and support Alzheimer’s initiatives. Whether it's a local school fundraiser or a city-wide Alzheimer’s awareness event, our events play a central role in bringing people together for a great cause. 

Events

Our story

Recently, our team had the opportunity to go speak at an event within USKIDS4WATER, an organization lead by the youth to raise awareness on issues related to water, environment, education that impacts communities and acting on them in various ways. We were able to talk about our initiative and raise awareness among individuals at this event!

At the recent IndiaHub Mother's Day Event, we were able to connect with Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison.

Interviews

Inside the Science of Aging and Memory with Dr. Susan Farr

As part of our mission to deepen public understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, we had the honor of speaking with Dr. Susan Farr, a leading behavioral neuroscientist whose work at Saint Louis University focuses on the biochemical pathways of aging and dementia. Her lab studies the intricate relationship between Alzheimer’s and risk factors such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), diabetes, and oxidative stress—factors that are often overlooked in everyday discussions about the disease.

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In Conversation with Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison: A Personal Lens on Alzheimer's

As part of our mission to elevate conversations around Alzheimer’s disease, we had the honor of speaking with a Cook County Commissioner whose personal connection to the disease has shaped his outlook on public health, caregiving, and community responsibility. Having lost his father to Alzheimer’s, the Commissioner brings not only a policymaker’s insight but also a deeply human perspective on the emotional and societal toll of neurodegenerative illness.

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Into the Brain: A Glimpse Inside Alzheimer's Research with Dr. Holly Hunsberger

As part of our ongoing effort to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease, we had the privilege of speaking with leading researcher Holly Hunsberger from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, whose work focuses on the intersection of neurodegenerative diseases, gender, and mental health. She emphasized that "women are more susceptible," citing the hormonal shifts during menopause as a critical risk window. "Anxiety may predict Alzheimer's," she shared, pointing to studies showing how affective disorders and social isolation can significantly cause disease progression, particularly in women.

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Interested in participating in our community events? Contact us now to learn more.