We are endlessly grateful to our volunteers for giving their time to better the lives of those impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Our volunteers are truly the heart of the Alzheimer’s Association here in North Carolina. In honor of National Volunteer Week 2025, we’ll be spotlighting a different volunteer from our Eastern North Carolina Chapter […]
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We are endlessly grateful to our volunteers for giving their time to better the lives of those impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Our volunteers are truly the heart of the Alzheimer’s Association here in North Carolina. In honor of National Volunteer Week 2025, we’ll be spotlighting a different volunteer from our Eastern North Carolina Chapter […]
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We are endlessly grateful to our volunteers for giving their time to better the lives of those impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Our volunteers are truly the heart of the Alzheimer’s Association here in North Carolina. In honor of National Volunteer Week 2025, we’ll be spotlighting a different volunteer from our Western Carolina Chapter each […]
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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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Duplin Winery is the oldest winery in the South and a well-known place to visit in the state. The Fussell family has been making wine in Rose Hill, NC since 1976, when David Fussell, Sr. and his brother Dan founded Duplin Winery. Today, the winery is owned and managed by four generations of the Fussell family, […]
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The colors of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Promise Garden flowers symbolize the shared experiences of those affected by Alzheimer’s. They offer a way for people to connect and feel part of a community that understands the challenges of living with the disease, supporting a loved one, or grieving a loss. For Jennifer Green, this […]
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When Lee Ann Luman of Hickory looks back on her childhood, she feels tremendously proud of her mother, Winifred Thurkill. Life wasn’t always easy, but her mother provided Lee Ann and her sister Becky with an idyllic childhood, instilling faith-based values and a strong work ethic to serve others that both sisters uphold today. When […]
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“Imagine: You can’t remember your own child’s name, or even your own name. You can’t express your need to use the restroom or even explain that your chest hurts,” begins Tommy Macon of Fayetteville, NC. “This is the daily reality for those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia.” For Tommy’s family, this wasn’t just a […]
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Samantha Wright and her husband Wendell met at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. They graduated, married, had two boys, and built a great life together in Falls Church, V.A. – a beautiful love story. But, as you can imagine being that this story is on the Alzheimer’s Association blog, their happily ever after looks much […]
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Cindy Morrison’s career gave her the opportunity to live in many incredible places, including Switzerland and Southern California. Retirement, however, brought her to a quieter life in the Tar Heel state to be closer to her dad, Ed. Her mother, Nancy had passed away after living with Alzheimer’s for 13 years, with her dad serving […]
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