Stacey Eisenberg, owner of A Place At Home – North Austin, recently joined more than 1,200 volunteers, advocates, and community leaders at the 2026 Alzheimer's Association Community Leaders Summit in Anaheim, California. Representing the Capital of Texas chapter, Eisenberg participated in discussions focused on education, caregiving support, advocacy, and research awareness for families affected by dementia.
The annual summit serves as a national gathering point for Alzheimer's Association volunteers and advocates working on the front lines of dementia support. Participants explore updates in research, policy advocacy, caregiver resources, and community education programs with the urgent goal of strengthening the nationwide network supporting families affected by Alzheimer's and related dementias. For business and technology leaders in healthcare, such summits highlight the growing infrastructure of community-based support systems that complement medical research and technological innovations in dementia care.
Eisenberg found the experience both energizing and humbling, noting that "standing in a room full of people who give their time, their voices, and their hearts to this cause reminded me of something simple. Ending Alzheimer's truly takes a village." This perspective underscores a significant trend in healthcare: the increasing recognition that solving complex health challenges requires coordinated efforts across multiple sectors, including community organizations, healthcare providers, and advocacy groups.
In Round Rock and North Austin, Eisenberg focuses on caregiver education and practical dementia training through her organization. Many home care agencies claim dementia expertise, but families often worry whether caregivers truly understand the daily realities of memory loss. Eisenberg emphasizes the necessity of ongoing training and community education to bridge that gap. Through A Place At Home – North Austin, caregivers receive specialized dementia training designed to help families keep loved ones safe, engaged, and supported at home.
The agency collaborates with community educators to expand dementia awareness across Central Texas. One of those leaders is Amanda Herndon, Community Care Coordinator for the organization and a Certified Dementia Educator. Through her program Within Reach Care, Herndon leads workshops and training sessions based on the teachings of dementia care expert Teepa Snow. These sessions help caregivers and families better understand communication strategies, behavioral changes, and engagement techniques that support dignity and quality of life for people living with dementia. More information about these services can be found at https://aplaceathome.com/north-austin/.
Eisenberg's advocacy also extends to a new project inspired by one of her oldest clients. She is currently preparing to release "Peter's Memory Beads," an initiative designed to highlight the importance of keeping the brain active while honoring the life of a beloved client named Peter. The project reflects a core philosophy behind Eisenberg's work: meaningful engagement and connection remain vital at every stage of aging.
For business leaders observing the aging care sector, Eisenberg's summit participation and subsequent initiatives demonstrate how localized care providers are increasingly connecting with national advocacy movements. This integration creates more robust support networks that can adapt research findings and best practices to community-specific needs. The momentum from the summit now returns with her to Central Texas, where together with fellow advocates, caregivers, and community partners, the work continues toward improving dementia care and ultimately ending the disease.
