Alzheimer’s advocates from every corner of North Carolina have helped drive meaningful progress on both state and federal policy fronts. Their dedication has strengthened legislative momentum and expanded access to critical resources for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. From the AIM Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C., our community has been hard at work. […]
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Imagine a future where Alzheimer’s disease can be prevented or slowed down by simply improving cardiovascular health. This is the groundbreaking potential of a study being conducted in North Carolina. The Alzheimer’s Association has awarded almost $200,000 to a research team at Wake Forest University School of Medicine that is studying how genetic risk factors […]
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As we go purple this month to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and all dementia, we are reminded that each of us has a story and a reason to end this disease. These reasons are never more on display than during our Promise Garden ceremony at each Walk to End Alzheimer’s event, a colorful display of […]
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Learn about … 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. Today, there are more than 7 million people age 65 and older in the United States living with Alzheimer’s, including nearly 211,000 […]
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Chef, author and TV personality Carla Hall is using her voice – and love for food – to make a meaningful impact in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease in honor of her beloved grandmother, Freddie Mai Price Glover. Hall’s granny had a larger-than-life personality, but the thing that she remembers most vividly about her is […]
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More than 300 guests attended the Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter annual Charlotte Memory Gala on Saturday, May 3 and raised over $700,000 for Alzheimer’s research, education and quality care. This marks a 17% increase over last year’s total, making it a record-breaking event. Chaired by Steve and Dee Dee Leeolou, this year’s Memory […]
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What’s your favorite pastime? Golfing, playing pickleball, playing games, cooking, reading, gardening, playing tennis, biking, hiking? There are so many to choose from! Having a hobby or favorite pastime is important not just for enjoyment, exercise, or socializing, but also for your mental health. The same can be said for the endorphin boost you receive when […]
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New Alzheimer’s Association Report: Americans Want Early Diagnosis, Treatment and Are Open to Risk-Taking to Slow Disease Progression – Report also provides latest statistics and information on Alzheimer’s prevalence, incidence, mortality and cost of care in North Carolina and nationally – As the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease increases to 7.2 million, nearly […]
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The Charlotte Memory Gala is Saturday, May 3, but you don’t have to wait until the event to peruse the silent auction items. In fact, the silent auction is open to anyone who would like to support the mission to #ENDALZ. Auction items include travel experiences near and far, ranging from a “staycation” in uptown […]
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Dear North Carolina Alzheimer’s Association volunteers, Thank you! Volunteers like you are the heart and soul of our mission to combat Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. By volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association, you join a dedicated network of individuals committed to fighting this devastating disease, honoring loved ones, and providing essential care and support to […]
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