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 Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
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 to strengthen the nationwide network supporting families affected by Alzheimer's. Eisenberg described the experience as both energizing and humbling, noting that the event reinforced the community effort required to support families navigating dementia.
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 the organization's 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 Eisenberg, attending the summit reinforced the importance of collaboration between caregivers, volunteers, advocates, and educators. From walkers participating in Alzheimer's fundraising events to caregivers supporting loved ones at home, every role contributes to the broader effort to improve dementia care and ultimately end the disease. 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 ending Alzheimer's.
