The daughter-in-law and mother-in-law relationship often gets a bad rap. Yet when it came to New Bern, N.C. resident, Diane Hogan and her husband’s mother, Joyce – affectionately known as ‘Mimi,’ the two burst the stereotype bubble with finesse. It was a loving 31-year relationship that only came to an end when Joyce passed from […]
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Caregivers for Alzheimer’s and dementia face special challenges. As a caregiver, you likely have many responsibilities. It is important to take care of your own well-being and to connect with others that understand. In partnership with North Carolina Central University, the Alzheimer’s Association in North Carolina has launched a four-part series for the Triangle Area […]
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“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Dr. Seuss Perhaps the sentiment is a bit elementary for a group of promising high school students, but it rings true when referring to a set of youth from our community who clearly care a great deal. “We’re […]
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“It all actually kind of came together,” begins Ashley Ferguson of Jacksonville, North Carolina. “My family has a weekly tradition of going to the farmer’s market and the local Walk to End Alzheimer’s happened to have a booth promoting the 2021 Walk.” Ashley made a donation and in return received an Walk t-shirt as well […]
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The day with the most light is the day we fight! Leading up to and culminating on The Longest Day – the summer solstice, thousands of participants from across the world will come together to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through an activity of their choice. Together, they will use their creativity and passion to […]
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“Hey Shirley, this is Squirrely. You got your ears on?” So goes the refrain of a 1970s song. “A fun memory about my mom, Shirley, is that she loved to talk on the Citizens Band (CB) radio back in the 1970’s,” shares Julie Clarke of Greensboro, N.C. Julie’s parents owned a floor covering business in […]
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Dr. Azra Shaikh, a primary care physician in Cary, N.C., was accustomed to fixing things for her patients and taking care of their health needs. But when Alzheimer’s disease took control of her mother and her father began to suffer from another form of dementia, called frontotemporal dementia, she faced a problem that even her […]
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Call it happenstance or serendipity, but Michelle Mills’ journey within the realm of Alzheimer’s disease unknowingly began over ten years ago when she took a position as a caregiver through Home Instead, a company that provides home care services. “I needed to make some extra money as I was between jobs and am the type […]
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Are you a current caregiver or community partner interested in supporting the Alzheimer’s community? The Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern North Carolina Chapter is proud to be a sponsor of the Duke Caregiver Community Events being offered by Association partner, Duke Health. Get connected with local resources that can help you care for your loved one during […]
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As a speech-language pathologist in Kentucky, Nancy Swigert took her professional calling seriously. She spent her career evaluating patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), an early stage of memory loss or other cognitive ability loss in individuals who maintain the ability to independently perform most activities of daily living. She counseled families on ways to […]
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