Stacey Eisenberg, owner of A Place At Home – North Austin, recently joined more than 1,200 volunteers, advocates, and community leaders at the 2026 Alzheimer’s Association Community Leaders Summit in Anaheim, California.

Representing the Capital of Texas chapter, Eisenberg joined fellow advocates united by a shared purpose: supporting families affected by dementia and advancing the mission to end Alzheimer’s disease.

The annual summit unites volunteers, care leaders, and advocates nationwide to collaborate on education, caregiving support, advocacy, and research awareness.

For Eisenberg, the experience reinforced a powerful message about the community effort required to support families navigating dementia.

“Standing in a room full of people who give their time, their voices, and their hearts to this cause reminded me of something simple,” said Eisenberg. “Ending Alzheimer’s truly takes a village.”

The Community Leaders Summit serves as a national gathering point for Alzheimer’s Association volunteers and advocates working on the front lines of dementia support.

Participants explore updates in research, policy advocacy, caregiver resources, and community education programs. The goal is simple but urgent: strengthen the nationwide network of people supporting families affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

Eisenberg found the experience both energizing and humbling.

The event’s signature color, purple, symbolizes the global fight against Alzheimer’s. Throughout the summit, that purple passion filled the room as attendees shared ideas, stories, and strategies to expand support for caregivers across the country.

In Round Rock and North Austin, Eisenberg focuses on caregiver education and practical dementia training.

Many home care agencies claim dementia expertise, but families often worry whether caregivers truly understand the daily realities of memory loss. Eisenberg emphasizes the necessity of ongoing training and community education to bridge that gap.

Through A Place At Home – North Austin, caregivers receive specialized dementia training designed to help families keep loved ones safe, engaged, and supported at home.

The agency also collaborates with community educators to expand dementia awareness across Central Texas.

One of those leaders is Amanda Herndon, Community Care Coordinator for the organization and a Certified Dementia Educator. Through her program Within Reach Care, Herndon leads workshops and training sessions based on the teachings of dementia care expert Teepa Snow.

These sessions help caregivers and families better understand communication strategies, behavioral changes, and engagement techniques that support dignity and quality of life for people living with dementia.

Eisenberg’s advocacy also extends to a new project inspired by one of her oldest clients.

She is currently preparing to release “Peter’s Memory Beads,” an initiative designed to highlight the importance of keeping the brain active while honoring the life of a beloved client named Peter.

The project reflects a core philosophy behind Eisenberg’s work: meaningful engagement and connection remain vital at every stage of aging.

More details about the Memory Beads initiative will be announced soon.

For Eisenberg, attending the summit reinforced the importance of collaboration between caregivers, volunteers, advocates, and educators.

From walkers participating in Alzheimer’s fundraising events to caregivers supporting loved ones at home, every role contributes to the broader effort to improve dementia care and ultimately end the disease.

The momentum from the summit now returns with her to Central Texas.

Together with fellow advocates, caregivers, and community partners, the work continues.

Until we #EndAlz.

A Place At Home – North Austin provides in-home care services for seniors, veterans, and adults with disabilities across Round Rock, Austin, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, and surrounding Central Texas communities.

Services include companion care, personal care, respite support, and specialized dementia care designed to help individuals maintain independence and dignity while aging at home.

The organization emphasizes caregiver training, family education, and community partnerships that strengthen support networks for older adults and their loved ones.

Learn more: https://aplaceathome.com/north-austin/

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What is the Alzheimer’s Association Community Leaders Summit?

It is an annual national gathering where volunteers and community leaders collaborate on Alzheimer’s advocacy, caregiver support, education, and research awareness.

Why did Stacey Eisenberg attend the summit?

She was selected to represent the Central Texas chapter and participate in national discussions about dementia care, advocacy, and community education.

How does A Place At Home – North Austin support dementia care?

A Place At Home - North Austin provides specialized dementia training to caregivers, ensuring they understand the daily realities of memory loss. The agency collaborates with community educators like Amanda Herndon, who leads workshops based on Teepa Snow's teachings, to enhance dementia awareness in Central Texas.

Who leads dementia education workshops in the organization?

A Place At Home’s Community Care Coordinator Amanda Herndon, a Certified Dementia Educator, offers training programs through her initiative Within Reach Care.

What are Peter’s Memory Beads?

Peter’s Memory Beads is an upcoming initiative honoring one of Stacey Eisenberg’s clients while highlighting the importance of cognitive engagement and memory-support activities.

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