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A LIFE WITHOUT MEMORY: LATINOs, ALZHEIMER’S & parkinson’s

maY 13 | roberto alonso community center

The Latino Center on Aging in Conjunction with the University of Miami, and the American Legion Post 144 of Miami Lakes.
Host
“A LIFE WITHOUT MEMORY: LATINOS, ALZHEIMER’S & PARKINSON’S”
LCA’S FOURTEENTH SOUTH FLORIDA CONFERENCE FOR LATINO ELDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

May 13, 2026 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM – Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Avenue, Miami Lakes, FL 33018

Focusing on elder issues that impact the Latino community, the Latino Center on Aging and several other prestigious organizations will hold their fourteenth conference on Alzheimer’s Disease for South Florida area residents in Spanish. The purpose is to inform, educate and train all who are involved in the care of persons with Alzheimer’s disease. The conference will provide a unique forum for the elderly and caregivers to discuss important issues on a one-on-one basis, offering a great opportunity to network with knowledgeable experts and those in need. In the past has been a well-attended event by seniors and caregivers.

The Latino Center on Aging (LCA) was formed in 1991 to improve the living conditions of Hispanic elderly through education and advocacy. In May of 2014, the Latino Center on Aging (LCA) formed the South Florida Hispanic Coalition for Aging to facilitate networking with stakeholders that can further the provisioning of much-needed services to the growing numbers of Hispanic elderly in the country and this region.

Idiomatic and cultural differences frequently serve as a barrier for older Latinos in accessing existing senior services. Presently, this Coalition has forty-two organizations, which offer their services to over one million older adults in South Florida, including the fastest and largest segment of this community, Hispanic elderly.

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SPONSORS

AMERICAN LEGION POST 144, Miami Lakes – UNITED HOMECARE – AARP – RESIDENTIAL PLAZA – Advocate Health – University of Miami – Florida PACE Centers – Sunshine Health

Golden Age Awards

the golden age awards – Miami

save-the-date | SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 | pullman Miami airport hotel | 2023 pHOTOS

Every year, since 1993, the Latino Center on Aging (LCA) holds the Golden Age Awards presentation. This eventful gathering has taken place in highly prestigious landmarks of the City of New York: The Lincoln Center (1993), The United Nations (1994, 1995, and 1996), and until the year 2001 at The World Trade Center (107th Floor). Since 2003 was held at the Inter-Continental, The Barclay, 111 East 48th Street, NYC. In Miami last year’s event was held at the Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel.

The Golden Age Awards are given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the Latino/Hispanic communities throughout the world. Awards are given for effective leadership, lifetime contributions, public policy initiatives, corporate contributions, and community involvement.

Thank you for joining us at this elegantly elaborated Gala celebration, an LCA tradition.

The 2026 Honorees

Dr. Griselle Marino
Director, Miami-Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
Community Leadership Golden Age Award

Danay Rodriguez-Arritola
Chief Nursing Officer – VP Patient Clinical Services, Larkin Community Hospital
Effective Leadership Golden Age Award

Jason Abdala
Managing Principal of Coral West Adult Day Care
Community Service Golden Age Award

Ettore Sabatella
Editor In Chief, Doral Family Journal
Social Impact Golden Age Award

Lymari Rivera
Director of Business Development, Mount Sinai Eldercare PACE
Advocate for Seniors Golden Age Award

Sergio Cabanas, Esq.
Cabanas Law Firm
Community Advocate Golden Age Award

Dr. Annelly Buré-Reyes
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Miami
Academic Leadership & Community Impact Golden Age Award

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