Helping Our Community to Ease the Impact of Alzheimer’s
The ninth annual disentangleAD Caregiver Conference continues to make a meaningful impact on families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and Hattiesburg Clinic was proud to serve as a sponsor and participant in this year’s event on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. The conference offered caregivers the opportunity to learn from Alzheimer’s disease experts, discover community resources and gain practical tools that help improve the quality of care for their loved ones while also prioritizing their own well-being.
With a mission to support and empower caregivers through education, financial assistance and access to local resources, disentangleAD provides support to those navigating the challenges of dementia care. The organization was founded by Ronald L. Schwartz, MD, CPI, a physician with Hattiesburg Clinic Neurology and Hattiesburg Clinic Memory Center.
“Caregivers play an essential role in the health and well-being of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias,” Dr. Schwartz said. “The disentangleAD Caregiver Conference provides valuable education, resources and encouragement that can help caregivers feel more confident and supported in their journey.
The conference featured speakers on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care, and attendees had the opportunity to connect with vendors, community partners and health care organizations offering support services for caregivers and their loved ones. The day concluded by giving participants the opportunity to hear from specialists and ask questions about the challenges and realities of dementia care.
Over many years, the Caregiver Conference has grown into a valuable community event that not only provides free educational opportunities for caregivers, but also, helps fund caregiver grants that offer services and support for local families. Through partnerships like this, disentangleAD and Hattiesburg Clinic continue to strengthen the continuum of care to help improve the lives of those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Hattiesburg Clinic is honored to support initiatives that empower caregivers, foster community connections and promote better health outcomes for patients and families across Mississippi. Visit www.disentanglead.com to learn more about disentangleAD.
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About Hattiesburg Clinic Neurology:
Hattiesburg Clinic Neurology provides evaluation and treatment of disorders affecting the nervous system in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. A neurologist is a physician who has been trained to treat disorders of the nervous system, which include diseases of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles.
About Hattiesburg Clinic Memory Center:
Hattiesburg Clinic Memory Center operates as a clinical practice focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with memory disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease and early pre-Alzheimer’s characterized as Mild Cognitive Impairment. Under the direction of a fellowship-trained, behavioral/cognitive neurologist, Memory Center will work with patients to establish an appropriate care plan. Memory Center is unique because of our history as a clinical research site, which has provided us the opportunity to participate in various trials in the advancement of Alzheimer’s treatments.
About Hattiesburg Clinic:
Hattiesburg Clinic is Mississippi’s largest privately-owned, multispecialty clinic. Founded in 1963, Hattiesburg Clinic has expanded to include over 450 physicians and providers, along with 2,500 employees, serving patients across more than 17 counties in Mississippi. Hattiesburg Clinic is committed to being the health care provider of choice in the communities we serve.
