Wisdom Watch Alliance
Wisdom Watch was created as a volunteer alliance by three colleagues in the Richmond community who had one thing in common: Wanting to answer a call to make a personal contribution to addressing health equity gaps impacting Richmond's African American elders. Statistics show African American elders are twice as likely to have dementia when compared with their White counterparts. The organization aims to make a unique contribution to addressing health equity gaps by increasing access to high-quality screenings for dementia within Richmond’s Black community. The goal is to empower Black elders and their loved ones to recognize early dementia signs, to improve outcomes and quality of life.
Events That I’ve Participated In
Inaugural Event on May 3, 2025: Wisdom Watch Alliance began its journey through a symposium hosted at Real Life Ministries COGIC, where Wisdom Watch Alliance co-founder Dr. Stephen B. Towns Sr. is founder and pastor. This community event provided on-site cognitive screenings for a half dozen participants. The event also featured an array of expert presenters, including Regina Foster, a gerontologist and a Wisdom Watch Alliance co-founder; Lisa Brownlee Johnson NP, a certified dementia practitioner and a Wisdom Watch Alliance co-founder; Andrea Price of the ALTER Dementia program; and Veronica Rogers, a financial adviser who owns Carnelian Wealth Solutions and is author of “Illuminate Your Legacy.”
An Interactive and Engaging Workshop Exploring Supported Decision-Making - National HealthcareDecisions Day | April 16, 2026
Lisa Brownlee Johnson and Veronica Rodgers of Wisdom Watch Alliance, along with Sara Thompson of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, led a frank and lively conversation about planning ahead, making informed decisions, and getting the care we all want and deserve.
