OIC South Florida to Host Overtown Brain Health, Caregiving Event
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Free “Remember Together” event will connect families with experts, resources and a community-led conversation on memory, healthy aging and caregiving.
MIAMI — The Overtown Children & Youth Coalition, an initiative of OIC South Florida, will host Remember Together, a free community event focused on brain health, memory, healthy aging and caregiving. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at 219 NW 14th Terrace in Miami. Free registration is available at Eventbrite.
The event will feature Dr. LaToya Lewis, a nationally recognized nurse scientist. She advocates for brain health equity. Dr. Lewis founded L² by Dr. LaToya Lewis
“Brain health is wealth, and caregivers deserve the same care, resources and attention they provide to others every day,” said Anthony Robinson, executive director of OCYC. “We cannot simply ask caregivers to keep being strong. We must step in with meaningful support, including access to resources, respite and information.”
Lewis will deliver the keynote, “Remember Together: Our Brain Health. Our Families. Our Future.” She also will join other experts for “The Community Has the Mic,” an interactive discussion shaped by questions from residents, caregivers, families and online participants.
“Caregiving is love in its most demanding form,” said Lewis. “It means showing up, again and again, while carrying a weight the world may never see. Caregivers need support, resources, rest, and a community that understands the weight they carry.”
The program also will include practical brain health information, caregiver resources and the Overtown Brain Health Walk. Participants will receive a Brain Health Journey Passport and connect with health and wellness resources, community organizations, local businesses and support services. Organizers aim for each participant to leave with three clear next steps. This way, they do not leave with just a stack of brochures.
After the event, OCYC will release “What Overtown Told Us,” a recap highlighting residents’ comments, lessons learned by organizers and next steps for the community.
We encourage residents to come with questions and leave with answers, resources and a plan.
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