Dear North Carolina Alzheimer’s Association Volunteers, Thank you!! We continue to be grateful that you are a part of our team and have chosen to share your time and talents helping those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementia. As a North Carolina Alzheimer’s Association volunteer, you have delivered critical support and education, raised […]
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This spring has ushered in an incredibly busy and successful time for the advocates across North Carolina who have been hard at work on state and federal levels to bolster policy priorities and access for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias from a public health perspective. Their efforts included our State Advocacy Day, Advocacy Engagement Week […]
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On behalf of those we serve, we are eternally grateful for our volunteers that move our mission forward. During the 2023 National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 16-22) we are taking a moment to celebrate all of you who are volunteers (or potential volunteers!) here in North Carolina for the Association. You are invited to join […]
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Summer is coming and things are starting to heat up for The Longest Day. We want you to have all of the tips, tools and resources you need to be successful, so we’re packing up some ALZ swag, resources for The Longest Day, and hitting the road for five stops across North Carolina during the month of April. […]
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The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter, in partnership with the Gaston Alzheimer’s Community, will be hosting the Gaston Caregiver Fair in April. This caregiver resource event will will include exhibits by local businesses and organizations serving the Gaston County area that offer resources for caregivers and area residents. Light refreshments will also be served […]
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An Alzheimer’s Association volunteer from North Carolina received this prestigious National honor, given to one advocate each year for their leadership and passion in advocating on behalf of all who are impacted by Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s Association and Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) have named Jay Reinstein, of Raleigh, the 2023 Advocate of the Year. Jay […]
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“Mom was a beautiful, bright light and just the loveliest of people,” shares Katharine Fuchs of Charlotte, North Carolina referring to her mother Barbara Boylan, affectionately known as BB. “She really loved hosting friends at their home in Asheville, gardening and dogs.” She was also an avid gift giver regardless of the holiday. BB enjoyed […]
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– For the first time, report shows data on caregiver health and well-being in North Carolina – The Alzheimer’s Association 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report provides an in-depth look at the latest national and North Carolina statistics on Alzheimer’s disease prevalence, mortality, caregiving, dementia care workforce and costs of care. According to the […]
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On Saturday, April 29, Queen’s Cup Steeplechase will hold their annual race. The Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter is proud to have been the exclusive event beneficiary since 2014. Regardless of whether or not you plan to join us for the day at the beautiful racecourse located in Mineral Springs, NC, the Queen’s Cup raffle […]
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On March 12-18, North Carolina will hold an Advocacy Engagement Week to raise awareness among our federal and state legislators, ask for their support for NC families facing Alzheimer’s or other dementia, and build momentum by harnessing the power of many advocates’ voices. With just a few minutes each day, you can make a big […]
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