Serving as a caregiver for a family member or close friend with dementia can be a source of great personal satisfaction and reward. However, caregiving also can be stressful, leaving the caregiver prone to emotional ups and downs and physical health problems. The ACTS2 Project, an FSU College of Medicine outreach service, provides support to caregivers through faith-integrated, skills-building services to distressed caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer's disease and related conditions.
Dickerson Community Center (April 15, 2026)
The ACTS2 Caregiver Project connected with community members at the Dickerson Community Center in Daytona Beach to provide dementia education, caregiver resources, and support while encouraging families to stay engaged through future workshops and community events.
Aging Support Group in Panama City, Florida (Feb. 25, 2026)
The ACTS2 Caregiver Project participated in the County Coalition on Aging Support Group in Panama City, providing dementia education, caregiver resources, and support while connecting with caregivers, older adults, and community members.
Here’s how ACTS2’s FREE workshop & presentation sessions help:
✅ Managing hygiene and bathing problems
✅ Provide expert insights on dementia progression and caregiving techniques
✅ Offer guidance on caregiver stress management and self-care
✅ Connect caregivers with a supportive community that understands
Join future ACTS2 workshops for learning and connection as we support caregivers to provide compassionate care with confidence. Call ACTS2 Project Coordinator, Tomeka Norton-Brown at toll-free number 1-866-778-2724 or tnnorton@fsu.edu today to learn more and sign up for our free services.
Visit our website for more information www.acts2project.org
Follow the ACTS2 Facebook and YouTube for future live workshops
Maximizing Health and Well-Being for Loved Ones with Dementia: Special Focus on Palliative Care (April 23, 2026)
ACTS2 hosted a free Facebook Live Workshop, providing caregivers and community members with essential insights into the health, emotional, and spiritual benefits of palliative care for loved ones with dementia.
Watch the Free Workshop
July 10, 2026, Hope Through the Storm Health Fair, Life of Christ Church, 8901 Woodville Hwy, Woodville, FL 32305, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 18, 2026, Community Health Fair, St. Hebron AME Church, 1730 St. Hebron Rd., Quincy, FL, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
August 13, 2026, ACTS2 Facebook Live Workshop, Finding the Balance Between Caring for Self and Loved Ones With Dementia, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
August 29, 2026, ACTS2 virtual presentation, Pinecrest Public Library, 11 a.m.
September 8, 2026, HUGS (Help, Understanding, Guidance and Safety) ACTS2 virtual presentation, 12 to 1 p.m.
October 7, 2026, ACTS2 virtual presentation, Lee County Library System, 6 to 7:15 p.m.
November 5, 2026, ACTS2 in-person presentation, West Branch Library, Lake City, FL, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
November 16, 2026, ACTS2 in-person presentation, Columbia County Main Library, Lake City, FL, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For more details, ask for ACTS2 Project Coordinator, Tomeka Norton-Brown at toll-free number 1-866-778-2724 or tnnorton@fsu.edu
All Services are FREE
1. Telephone-based group skills training and support for distressed Black family caregivers of older adults with dementia residing in Florida.
2. Telephone-based individual problem-solving consultations for all family caregivers of persons with dementia across the United States.
3. Telephone-based individual information and referral consultations for all family caregivers of persons with dementia across the U.S.
4. In-person or virtual dementia awareness presentations and workshops for all family caregivers of persons with dementia and interested parties across the U.S.
Let ACTS2 Caregiver Project be your partner in your caregiving world! Together, we’ll help you feel prepared, supported and connected. Ask for ACTS2 Project Coordinator, Tomeka Norton-Brown at toll-free number 1-866-778-2724 or tnnorton@fsu.edu today to learn more and sign up for our free services.
Visit our website for more information > www.acts2project.org
Contact Us > https://www.acts2project.org/contact.html
Why Support ACTS2?
Your financial support of the ACTS2 free, faith-based skills-training and support project will increase our outreach to dementia caregivers and provide the funds needed to train more faith community workers to deliver the program. In addition, our staff systematically evaluates the impact of the ACTS2 program on caregivers’ emotional well-being and health outcomes. We need your help in supporting all the essential parts of the ACTS2 Project.
