Faith & Health Luncheon
Thursday, May 16, 2024
West Angeles Cathedral • 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
On May 16, 2024, the 15th annual Faith and Health Luncheon was held at the West Angeles Church of God in Christ, a beautiful church with a vibrant congregation. Alzheimer’s Los Angeles was welcomed in partnership to share our message of hope and education with the community.
Throughout the 15 years, Petra Niles has worked tirelessly with communities in Los Angeles to spread awareness of Alzheimer’s and other dementias as well as connecting people caring for someone with much needed support. This year was no different, not only did many people from the Black/African American community connect with resources, but they learned about the importance of early diagnosis, early signs of dementia, and the importance of caregiver support.
We’d like to thank all the community members who attended as well as those who helped put everything together and those who spoke during the event. Thank you so much, Dr. Lit, Dr. Abraham, and Dr. Gaines. Thank you to Pastors Blake Sr., Blake Jr., First Lady Mae Blake, and DeAundra Blake for not only opening your space to us but for supporting the continued efforts to support the local community as we fight this disease.
Looking forward to next year!
June 20, 2024 | Capital & Main
Finding Alzheimer’s Support in the Black Church
About the Luncheon
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles has long recognized the importance of partnering with faith-based organizations to help spread awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and preventative health. We partner with organizations of various faiths and denominations, such as Baptist, Catholic, Church of Christ, Episcopal, Islam, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Religious Science, Seventh Day Adventist, and Apostolic.
Since 2008, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles led a coalition of local nonprofits and faith-based organizations to promote risk reduction strategies and empower Blacks and African Americans to take charge of their health.
The first Faith and Health Luncheon in 2009 had about 20 people attendance from local churches in attendance. Last year’s event had nearly 200 people from over 12 churches and places of worship.
Past partner organizations: American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, Los Angeles Region Champions for Change-Network for a Healthy California, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research and Care at UCLA, Advocates For African American Elders, Cedars Sinai Medical Center.