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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The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter has been ranked No. 8 in the nation out of the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2024 Top Fundraising Chapters for The Longest Day. The Western Carolina Chapter earned another spot among this ranking for the third year in row! Chapter participants in the 2024 The Longest Day season raised an […]
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During the 2025 North Carolina Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day, advocates from across the state will gather in Raleigh to discuss two critically important issues with legislators: To learn more about our access to biomarker testing priority, we welcome everyone to join us on Thursday, January 30th at 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. to dive into one of […]
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The Longest Day® is a campaign that allows participants to create or take part in a fundraising activity of their choice on a day that works best for them. The name represents the day with the most light – the summer solstice – and fighting the darkness of Alzheimer’s and other dementia. With sports tournaments, card […]
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What’s your favorite pastime? Golfing, playing pickleball, 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 you make […]
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The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. We have 17 Walks across North Carolina that take place from September – November, but it’s never too early to […]
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Join other influential community and business leaders and enjoy a wonderful event that raises critical funds for Alzheimer’s support, education, advocacy and research initiatives. Enjoy an elegant, black-tie optional evening at The Westin Charlotte in Uptown. The night will feature a welcome reception, seated dinner, powerful mission moments, silent and live auctions, dancing, and live entertainment. CHARLOTTE […]
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Chances are you’ve been impacted by Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia or know someone who has. For that important reason, we’d love for you to make 2025 the year you join the fight and make a new commitment to ENDALZ! The Longest Day is a fun, flexible way to join the fight. Participants in […]
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The Alzheimer’s Association Chapters in North Carolina, in partnership with Isaac Health, a leading national provider of brain health and dementia care, are offering a free virtual weekly education series called The Empowered Caregiver to help caregivers navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. “Our latest Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report […]
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On behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association in North Carolina — including our dedicated volunteers, staff, and the entire Alzheimer’s community in our wonderful state — we send you our heartfelt holiday greetings. Your unwavering support has been invaluable as we strive to lead the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementias. Together, we are accelerating […]
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