Veterans Brain Health Summit

Fall 2026

Hope Begins with Recognition

Brain-health and mental-health challenges can follow veterans long after military service. Recognizing these changes is an important first step toward support and recovery.

The Fall '26 Summit brings veterans, service members, families, clinicians, veteran-serving organizations, faith communities, and civic leaders together for a meaningful and practical conversation about recognizing concerns earlier and knowing what to do next.

Through clinical expertise, lived military experience, and community resources, the Summit will explore PTSD, TBI, moral injury, cognition, treatment, recovery, purpose, and the lasting effects of military service. Most importantly, participants will leave with greater understanding, practical resources, and a clearer path from recognition to action.

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Keynote Speakers:

Anastacia A. Nichols, PsyD

Dr. Nichols is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, Director of Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy within the Division of Rehabilitation Neuropsychology, and Director of Neuropsychology for the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program. A clinical neuropsychologist, she provides evaluation, cognitive rehabilitation, and psychoeducation for veterans and service members with mild TBI and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. She will discuss the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program and the intersection of PTSD, TBI, moral injury, cognition, recovery, and evidence-based treatment.

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Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) William Skiles

A 30-year United States Marine Corps veteran whose service included combat in Fallujah, Sgt. Maj. Skiles brings extensive experience in military leadership, ethics, critical thinking, judgment, decision-making, cohesion, service, and sacrifice. Before retiring, he taught ethical behavior for the Commandant of the Marine Corps and developed the Marine Corps’ first Sergeants Major Course. He will share a leadership and lived-service perspective on recognizing change in ourselves and those beside us—and the responsibility to act.

Many Thanks to Our Supporters

Thank You to Our Venue Host

Veteran Organization Partners

Catholic War Veterans & Auxilary Atlanta: FR. Joseph M. Peek Post 1984
Detachment 647, Marine Corps League
Georgia Military Women
Johns Creek Veterans Association
MilVet Community

Team Red White Blue
VetBuds
Veterans Coalition Foundation Inc.
VFW Post 10822
VFW Post 2681

Presented by Skylark Senior Care in collaboration with Emory Healthcare Veterans Program and The Alzheimer's Association.

Any Questions? or Are you Interested in helping to bring these events to our community?

Contact Mary Caldwell at 404-410-1511 or mcaldwell@skylarkseniorcare.com.

Summit Details

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

American Legion Post 201

201 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA 30009

Doors open at 10:00 a.m. for networking and visits to resource tables. Connect with organizations serving veterans and military families before the program begins.

Free boxed lunch will be served.

Individual registration is required.

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