Dementia Care and Cure Conference for Caregivers Coming to Baker Senior Center

Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for older adults and their families, will host its third annual Dementia Care and Cure Conference on Friday, February 6, 2026, for friends and family of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

The keynote speaker is Dr. Marc Agronin, a board-certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist who serves as Chief Medical Officer at the Frank C. and Lynn Scaduto MIND Institute at Miami Jewish Health. Dr. Agronin’s work has been dedicated to improving the lives of older adults through advanced clinical research and memory care.

He and other panel members will offer tools, insights and resources to help caregivers of those with dementia balance compassionate care with selfcare. Other featured speakers include David Hage, PhD, MSW, LCSW, FACHE, ACSW, C-ASWCM, CDP, who serves as MSW Program Director for Florida Gulf Coast University, and Riley Costanzo, MSW, Director of Brookdale Cognitive Health Services at Baker Senior Center Naples.

The event runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Baker Senior Center Naples, 6200 Autumn Oaks Lane. The cost is $15 per person, which includes a light breakfast. Registration is required and seats are limited. For reservations, call 239-325-4444 by January 30, 2026.

Baker Senior Center Naples is the only human services agency of its kind, providing “one-stop shop” services addressing the emotional and social needs of seniors in Collier and southern Lee counties. Since opening its doors in 2014, the organization has seen a surge in the depth and scope of need for comprehensive senior services in this region.

All programs and services are provided by licensed and credentialed professionals. These include Structured Dementia Respite Support; Case Management and Senior Outreach Programs; and Mental Health Counseling as well as a Food Pantry for those in need.

An average of 40 different social, educational and wellness programs also are offered each week thanks to a dedicated corps of more than 300 trained and vetted volunteers. Among these social programs are classes in art, music and film; brain fitness and educational seminars; courses in technology and computer science; physical well-being; and interest groups. The center serves everyone regardless of backgrounds and beliefs.

Baker Senior Center Naples is one of just 111 senior centers all across the United States, including just eight located within the state of Florida, to achieve accreditation from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC). Accreditation means that the senior center meets the standards as developed by NISC in developing quality programs and services to meet the needs of seniors in the community.

For additional information on Baker Senior Center Naples and its comprehensive programs and social services for local seniors, visit www.bakerseniorcenternaples.org.