Broward Coalition on Aging
Working Together to Improve the Quality of Life for Seniors
Monthly Meetings
BCOA holds two (2) meetings each month
Networking & Education Meeting
Held on the 2nd Thursday each month on Zoom
Optional informal networking starts at 8:15am
Meetings run at 8:30am – 10:00am
Meetings include:
Connections, Networking, Camaraderie, Zoom Chat,
Self-Introductions and an Educational Presentation on an Elder Issue or a topic of Professional Development
First-Time Guests are invited to register to attend
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Live & In-Person Gatherings
Held on varied days and times and locations
Meetings include:
Connections, Networking, Camaraderie, Self-Introductions, Food & Drinks, and Socializing.
First-Time Guests may be invited depending on the location
Look for monthly emails with a registration link. If you are not yet a BCOA Member,
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NEXT MEETINGS:
Thu Jun 11, 2026 @ 8:30am Virtual
BCOA Monthly Virtual
Networking & Education Meeting
Connections, Networking, Camaraderie, Zoom Chat, Self-Introductions,
Educational Presentation
Brain Care Score
Developed at the McCance Center for Brain Health (Massachusetts General Hospital), the Brain Care Score (BCS) is a 12-item tool that evaluates modifiable physical, lifestyle, and social-emotional factors to help individuals and their healthcare providers lower the risk of dementia, stroke, and depression.
Research shows that increasing your BCS by just five points is associated with up to a 50% lower risk of stroke and dementia, and a significant drop in late-life depression. It operates on the principle that “what’s good for the brain is good for the rest of the body,” with studies indicating it lowers the risk for heart disease and common cancers as well. (NIH)
Your Brain Care Score can guide you on how to improve your brain health and reduce your risk of neurological diseases. By understanding and managing your brain health, you can make informed decisions to protect your mental well-being and reduce your risk of dementia, stroke, and depression.
About the Presenter:
Sanjula Dhillon Singh, MD, PhD, MSc (Oxon)
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
Principal Investigator, Brain Care Labs
Massachusetts General Hospital
Dr Sanjula Dhillon Singh is a physician–scientist and Oxford-trained epidemiologist whose work focuses on the prevention of age-related brain diseases, including stroke, dementia, and late-life depression. Her research integrates clinical neurology, epidemiology, behavioral science, and population health to develop scalable, evidence-based strategies for long-term brain health.
At Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Dr Singh leads a research program within Brain Care Labs dedicated to improving modifiable risk factor control and advancing health equity in populations at high risk for brain disease. Her work emphasizes the translation of scientific evidence into practical tools and interventions that can be implemented at scale.
Dr Singh is a co-developer of the Brain Care Score (BCS), a validated framework designed to quantify and monitor brain health risk across the lifespan. She has led multiple studies validating the BCS and advancing its application as a unifying model for the shared prevention of stroke, dementia, and depression.
Dr Singh serves as Site Principal Investigator at Massachusetts General Hospital for three studies focused on secondary prevention in stroke survivors through blood pressure control:
She is currently enrolled in the full-time MBA program at Columbia Business School (Class of 2027), with a focus on translating scientific discovery into scalable health innovation.
Her long-term vision is to transform the global approach to brain disease prevention through the development and rigorous evaluation of effective, equitable, and scalable interventions grounded in behavioral science.
BCOA In-Person
Wings of Angels Awards Ceremony
Thu Jun 25, 2026
8:30am-10:30am
Garden Plaza
4251 Rock Island Road
Lauderhill, FL 33319
Registration is Required
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Register for 06-25-26
Future In-Person Gatherings
Jun 25, 2026
Future Virtual Meetings
Jun 11, 2026
Photos from BCOA Gatherings
BCOA Members’ Holiday Party – December 16, 2025
at Garden Plaza Inverrary
Celebrating the Holiday Season with
Networking, Lunch & a Performance
of Magic Entertainment by Jimmy C Magic
2025 Wings of Angels Awards Ceremony
Honoring & Celebrating Exceptional Caregivers
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BCOA Breakfast Gathering Sep 26, 2025
Great appreciation to our Co-Sponsors Visuals by Momo (Chris Baker) and Florida Counseling Services (Marcia Pinck). And Special Thanks to Chris for arranging the gathering at ArtServe.
In-Person Lunch Gathering – Aug 28, 2025
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Thank you to Belmont Village
for hosting our Lunch Gathering on Aug 28
More from the
BCOA In-Person Lunch Gathering 04-30-25
Previous Meetings
Photos from recent Networking Lunch & Training
It was an amazing opportunity for participants
to network and connect with elder care, nonprofit and business professionals.
Sponsored by
Broward Coalition on Aging
and
Florida Association of Nonprofits
Thank you to the Presenter, the Lunch Sponsor, all of the volunteers that day
AND all those who attended this event
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Questions: info@bcoafl.org
Please Note: In-Person events have space limitations and priority is given to our Current BCOA Members.
Depending on the space guidelines from our gracious hosts, First-TIme Guests may be invited to REGISTER or
First-Time Guests may request space on the WAITING LIST to be notified if space is available.
BCOA Members look forward to meeting new guests each month and hope we’ll be able to confirm your registration.
Thank you for your cooperation
Garden Plaza has hosted BCOA monthly breakfast meetings until COVID-19 necessitated a move to virtual meeting. We appreciate their support.
Garden Plaza at Inverrary offers a dynamic retirement lifestyle in a beautiful independent living and assisted living community. Residents enjoy resort-style surroundings and premier services and amenities, with helpful associates to take care of life’s tedious details such as housekeeping and maintenance.
Located in Lauderhill Florida, Garden Plaza’s climate features warm temperatures and ocean breezes year-round so residents can enjoy outdoor activities including golf at numerous courses in the surrounding community and an on-campus putting green.
Assisted living residents are also provided aid in activities of daily living to ensure their well-being. Garden Plaza of Inverrary accommodates a diverse range and changing set of senior needs, all in one location. The continuum-of-care campus offers not only independent living and assisted living, but also skilled nursing and rehabilitation services through Life Care Center at Inverrary.
Professional staff at each location work with each resident’s individual needs while also encouraging them to live the most independent and fulfilling life possible. Garden Plaza provides nutritious, gourmet meals in elegant dining rooms as well as social and educational programs, wellness programs, beauty salon and barbershop, a jacuzzi, a library, cozy lounge areas and more.
With safety and well-being as a #1 priority, the campus is equipped with a 24-hour emergency response system. This service is closely monitored by on-site staff to aid in providing security and peace of mind. You are invited to tour this senior living community to discover how it can be an ideal fit for you or your loved one.
BCOA Collaborates with TRIAD Meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 9:30am
TRIAD Meetings are currently on hold due to the pandemic
BCOA is a unique organization where you’ll find opportunities for networking, information sharing, satisfying community service projects, and most of all – enduring connections and camaraderie.