February 7, 2026
Our Wisdom Watch Alliance Summit on Best Practices for Community Cognitive Screening brought together caregivers, clinicians, advocates, and concerned community members for a powerful day of collaboration and clarity.​​
Summit on Best Practices for Community Cognitive Screening
Together, we engaged in meaningful dialogue and produced a collective statement outlining how our community can address gaps in early cognitive screening at the grassroots level — through a culturally grounded, trust-centered approach that uses the resources we already have. Links are below to view and download key outcomes from our Summit:
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The Summit affirmed that community-based screening must be relational, dignified, and accessible. Participants identified clear priorities, including destigmatizing dementia, normalizing early screening, and ensuring culturally responsive education and preparation for those providing screenings.
Join in Supporting Collaborative Work
Wisdom Watch Alliance is now building on this momentum through pilot screening initiatives, partnerships with trusted community sites, and continued education designed specifically for Richmond’s African American community.
If you would like to participate in upcoming screening events, partner as a host site, volunteer, or support this evolving movement through sponsorship or donation, we invite you to connect with us.
The work continues — and we welcome you to be part of it. Click here to join our alliance.
Thank you to all of our sponsors and allies who made the Summit possible:
