Ashland Theatre: Alzheimer’s Awareness Event Featuring Film Screening and Panel Discussion

ASHLAND, VA — The Ashland Theatre Foundation is proud to host a special Alzheimer’s Awareness Event designed to educate, inspire, and support individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The event will take place on Thursday June 25 at 6:30 pm at the historic Ashland Theatre and will feature a screening of the award-winning film Still Alice, followed by a community conversation with local experts.

Following the screening, guests are invited to participate in a panel discussion featuring:

·        Jaime Smiley– Certified Dementia Practitioner

·        Melanie Stensrud – Volunteer, Community Education for the Alzheimer’s Association

·        Letitia Edwards – Senior Citizen Advocate

The panel will provide insight into Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving, available resources, and ways our community can support those affected by memory loss and dementia.

“Events like this allow us to use the Ashland Theatre as more than just a place for entertainment. We can create opportunities for connection, learning, and important conversations that strengthen our community,” said Courtney Caldwell, Executive Director at the Ashland Theatre Foundation.

The Ashland Theatre Foundation is committed to providing accessible programming that brings people together and serves the broader community through film, education, and shared experiences. This Alzheimer’s Awareness Event reflects the theatre’s ongoing commitment to using its historic space as a gathering place for meaningful dialogue.

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