In North Carolina, the Alzheimer’s Association provides patient and family services, information and referral, education, and advocacy throughout all 100 counties. We provide a variety of services including a 24/7 Helpline, support groups, educational programs, and MedicAlert®. We offer opportunities to get involved and to make a difference. On our blog, you will find event announcements and media coverage, as well as stories highlighting those dedicated to making a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s in our great state.
What Alzheimer’s couldn’t take: a Charlotte family’s story of love
For nearly seven years, Annie Benn and her family cared for her father, David Roseman, as he lived with Alzheimer’s disease — and through it all, love, humor and connection never left their family. “Caring for him was truly one of the greatest honors of my life,” Annie says. It wasn’t easy. But even in…
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Duke Health Offers Caregiver Community Event, Sept. 9 & 10
Are you a current caregiver or a professional looking to sharpen your skills? The Duke Caregiver Community Event, hosted by Duke Health, provides an in-depth opportunity to hear from experts, learn about local support services and connect with other caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter is proud to once again support this event…
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Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month activities across N.C. this June
This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina and Western Carolina Chapters are encouraging North Carolinians to take charge of their brain health and learn how healthy habits and early detection can make a meaningful difference. In North Carolina, more than 210,500 people are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and…
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