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MONTHLY SPEAKER SERIES

HEADTalks Series

Join us each month for engaging conversations with leading experts in dementia care, research, and support.

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WHERE

Amy's Place

​1 Bellis Fair Pkwy #362, Bellingham

WHEN

3rd Wednesday, monthly

​2:00 - 4:00 pm

SUGGESTED DONATION

$20 per person

​Cash, check, or card at the door

COMING UP

Featured talks

NOV

18

2026

2:00 – 4:00 PM

GUEST SPEAKER

Reducing Dementia Risks

KR

Kristoffer Rhoads, PhD

Professor of Neurology, UW School of Medicine · Clinical Neuropsychologist, Harborview Medical Center

Dr. Rhoads shares the latest research on what we can do to lower our risk of dementia, practical, evidence-based steps for brain health at every age.

DEC

16

2026

2:00 – 4:00 PM

GUEST SPEAKER

Hearing Loss as a Factor in Dementia

JM

Dr. Jessica Maassen, Stephanie Santiago

Founders of Whatcom Audiology

How hearing health connects to cognitive health, and what treating hearing loss can mean for prevention and quality of life.

DEC

16

2026

2:00 – 4:00 PM

UPCOMING

Hearing Loss as a Factor in Dementia

How hearing health connects to cognitive health — and what treating hearing loss can mean for prevention and quality of life. Speaker to be announced.

2026 - 2027 SEASON

The full lineup

*The items on this page are constantly changing, please come back for updated information*

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TBD

Moving Away from Isolation: Resources for Socialization

New date coming soon

RESCHEDULED

18

NOV

Reducing Dementia Risks

Guest Speaker · Kristoffer Rhoads, PhD

16

DEC

Hearing Loss as a Factor in Dementia

Guest Speaker · Dr. Jessica Maassen from Whatcom Audiology

20

JAN

Moving Away from Isolation: Resources for Socialization

2027

18

NOV

The Golden Group

Trained staff will provide 

18

NOV

Early-Stage Empowerment Group

A meeting for people living with the early stage of brain change due to Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's disease, or any related dementia. Facilitated by the Northwest Regional Council.

18

NOV

Creative Aging

Explore well-known artworks, create your own finger paintings, and share the memories and stories that art inspires. All materials are provided, and everyone leaves with a finished painting to take home.

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