CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (June 12, 2025) – When memory fades, love and support matter more than ever. For those walking the difficult path of dementia caregiving, Morning Pointe Senior Living is offering a beacon of hope and guidance.
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, Chattanooga invites local families to its “Moments of Grace: A Memory Caregiver Summit” — a special event designed to inform, uplift, and connect those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
The seminar will take place on Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at New Hope Presbyterian Church, next door to The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at 7608 Shallowford Road.
A Day of Learning, Fellowship and Renewal
This special day will feature a luncheon, local vendors, fun giveaways and community fellowship with others facing the same situations.
Topics include:
- New dementia medications: Leqembi, Kisunla and Rexulti
- Caregiver burnout and self-care
- Finding grace in caregiving
- Behavioral management strategies
- Legal and healthcare planning
Expert Speakers, Companion Care and Community Support
Schedule and Speakers:
- 11 a.m. – Lunch
- 11:30 a.m. – Amy French, Dementia Navigator and Training Coordinator: “Is There Hope for New Treatments?”
- 12:15 p.m. – Dub Ellis, LMSW: “What Matters Legally?”
- 12:45 p.m. – Beth Janney, RN, MBA, CRRN, CDP, CADDCT: “How Can I Manage or Avoid Behaviors?”
- 1:30 p.m. – Amy Rains, ARNP: “How Does Parkinson’s Affect Dementia?”
- 2 p.m. – Tammy Barber, BS, BA: “How Do I Stay Positive and Renewed While Caring for a Loved One?”
- 2:45 p.m. – Door prizes and closing prayer
Tickets are $20 and include lunch and a raffle ticket. T-shirts are also available for $20, with proceeds supporting the Morning Pointe Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works to provide nursing scholarships and caregiver support.
Companion care will be provided on-site for loved ones with dementia during the event, so caregivers can participate with peace of mind.
For tickets or more information, call The Lantern at (423) 551-4190.
About Morning Pointe
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, Chattanooga, is a secure all-memory care community that offers two distinct levels of memory care. The Lamplight neighborhood is a large area for residents with early-stage Alzheimer’s and dementia who are more active, while the Lantern wing provides a more intimate and quiet space designed for more advanced stages.
The community also provides licensed, clinical or care staff available 24 hours a day; a full life enrichment program; nutritious meals; on-site physical, occupational and speech therapies; individual care plans coordinated by licensed nurses and additional healthcare providers; and a 24-hour emergency response system. Memory care specific programming includes the Best Friends™ Approach, Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach™ to Care, Meaningful Day™ purposeful programming, music therapy, art therapy and cuddle therapy.
Founded in 1997 by healthcare entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and J. Franklin Farrow, Morning Pointe Senior Living operates assisted living and Alzheimer’s memory care communities in five states. In Hamilton County, Tennessee, Morning Pointe operates communities in Chattanooga, Hixson, East Hamilton and Collegedale. For more information about Morning Pointe Senior Living, visit morningpointe.com.
