GIA Events

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Project ECHO
Dr. Keya Malhotra, Grace Clinic, Covenant Health, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine
“Talking About Dementia: Communication & Shared Decision Making”

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Healthy Aging Lecture Series
Stephanie Dodson, Home Instead Franchise Owner
“Benefits of Home: Prolonging Comfort”

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Connected Caregivers Support Group

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Project ECHO
Dr. John Bertelson, Behavioral Neurologist, Co-Medical Director GIA Memory Clinic, 
Associate Professor Neurology, TTUHSC SOM
“Managing The Journey: Evidence Based Care For ADRD”

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Care Partner Academy
Vincente Martinez, BSN, RN, EMT-LP, CEN, CCRN, CFRN, CTRN, NREMT-P, FP-C
Emergency Nurse, Aerocare, Covenant Health System

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Grieving Together Support Group

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Healthy Aging Lecture Series
Keya Malhotra, M.D.
Geriatric & Internal Medicine, Grace Clinic Geriatric Care Center
“Safe, Strong, & Supported At Home”

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Project ECHO
Dr. Jonathan Singer, Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychologist,
Memory Clinic Director, Garrison Institute on Aging
“Spotting The Signs: Early Detection & Diagnosis”

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Connected Caregivers Support Group

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Project ECHO
Dr. John Culberson, Professor, Medical Director, Family & Community Medicine,
Bernhard T. Mittemeyer, M.D. Endowed Chair In Medical Excellence In Geriatric Medicine, TTUHSC SOM
“Protecting Minds: Risk Reduction Strategies”

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Care Partner Academy
Barbara Singer, GIA Coordinator & Community Educator
“Is It Time? Knowing When & How To Move A Loved One”

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Grieving Together Support Group

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Healthy Aging Lecture Series
Elizabeth (Libby) McLean, M.A.
TTU GRILL Lab, Department of Psychological Sciences, TTU
“Bias In Healthcare: Ensuring Texans Receive The Care They Deserve At Every Stage of Life”

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Project ECHO
Dr. John Bertelson, Behavioral Neurologist, Co-Medical Director GIA Memory Clinic, 
Associate Professor Neurology, TTUHSC SOM
“Dementia 101: Mapping The Cognitive Landscape”

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Connected Caregivers Support Group

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Care Partner Academy
Carolyn Perry, M.S., CCC-SLP
TTUHSC Dept. of Speech Language & Hearing Sciences
“Connecting Beyond Words: How SLP’s Help Individuals With Dementia & Their Care Partners”

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Grieving Together Support Group

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Connected Caregivers Support Group

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

Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Grieving Together Support Group

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”
Healthy Aging Lecture Series (Special Event)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Connected Caregivers Support Group

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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”
Care Partner Academy (Special Event)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Connected Caregivers Support Group

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

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Bingo Fall Festival
Memory Screenings: 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Danielle E. Levitt, Ph.D., CSCS*D
Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology, Director, Metabolic Health & Muscle Physiology Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management, TTU
Healthy Aging Lecture Series

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Barbara Singer, B.S., GIA Coordinator & Community Educator
“Money Matters: Navigating The Expenses of Dementia Care
Care Partner Academy

Saturday, October 4, 2025
Walk To End Alzheimer’s (Lubbock)

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Barbara Singer, B.S., GIA Coordinator & Community Educator
“Dementia & Driving: An Important Conversation”

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Jonathan Singer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology, TTU
Care Partner Academy

Saturday, May 31, 2025
KCBD Healthwise Expo 2025

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
"Maintaining The Self: A Guide To Mental Health" - David Schroeder, Ph.D., Assistant Professor School of Health Professions, Clinical Coordinator of Professions Master Mental Health Counseling Program
Healthy Aging Lecture Series

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 12 P.M.
"The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's" - Barbara Singer, GIA Coordinator
Care Partner Academy

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
"Can You Hear It?: Listening AND Learning About Audiology" - Steven Zupancic, Au.D., Ph.D., CCC/A, FAAA, Associate Professor School of Health Professions, Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, Clinical Associate Professor SOM Department of Otolaryngology – Audiology, Faculty Advisor TTUHSC Chapter of the Student Academy of Audiology, Adjunct Graduate Faculty TTU Educational Psychology AND Leadership
Healthy Aging Lecture Series

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
"Exploring Care And Support Service" - Barbara Singer, GIA Coordinator
Care Partner Academy

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
"What To Know During AND After Kidney Disease Awareness Month" - Amie Duemer, Director of South Plains Kidney Foundation
Healthy Aging Lecture Series

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
"How Nutrition Impacts Strength And Energy: The Super Power of Food" - Allison Childress, Ph.D., R.D.N., CSSD, Associate Professor Nutritional Sciences, TTU
Care Partner Academy

Saturday, March 8, 2025
Luncheon
Lubbock RSVP 

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
"The Evolution And Current Aspects of Diagnostics And Treatment For Prostate Cancer" - Werner De Rise, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Department of Urology, TTUHSC
Healthy Aging Lecture Series

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
"Responding To Dementia Related Behaviors" -Barbara Singer, GIA Coordinator
Care Partner Academy

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
"Importance of Early Cognitive Screening As We Age: A Look At The New Memory Clinic" - Jonathan Singer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Director GRILL Lab, Director GIA Comprehensive Memory Clinic Assistant Professor Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Garrison Institute on Aging, Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Healthy Aging Lecture Series

Wednesday, January 8, 2025
"Communicating Effectively" - Barbara Singer, GIA Coordinator
Care Partner Academy