Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association – Center for Dementia Respite Innovation Dementia-specific respite care provides caregivers a temporary rest from caregiving, while the person living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia continues to receive care in a supportive environment. Join the Alzheimer’s Association® Center for Dementia Respite Innovation and The Wright’s Center, Inc. for a dementia-specific […]
During Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), the Alzheimer’s Association is celebrating Hispanics and Latinos who are bravely taking on the fight to end Alzheimer’s. Their dedication to their loved ones and the community inspires us all. Hispanics are the fastest-growing population in the United States. By 2050, the number of Hispanic elders with Alzheimer’s […]
Alzheimer’s Association free support group is open to all local caregivers impacted by dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter has formed a local Currituck County Caregiver Support Group for family, friends and caregivers who care for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. The meeting will be held as […]
Music, dance and art can enrich the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease. They allow for self-expression and engagement, and can create a sense of accomplishment and purpose, even after dementia has progressed. This state-wide series is intended to bring the arts and their many benefits to caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia. […]
The Alzheimer’s Association Chapters in North Carolina, in partnership with Parkinson’s Foundation Carolinas, are offering a free virtual weekly education series called The Empowered Caregiver to help caregivers of persons living with dementia navigate the responsibilities and receive activities to apply person-centered care approaches specific to their situation. Dementia is a general term for a […]
While some brain changes are inevitable as we age, there is a growing body of research to suggest that adopting healthy behaviors — including healthy eating, exercising regularly, not smoking and staying cognitively engaged — may help our brain health at any age. With this in mind, the Brain Booster Club was started by the […]
Are you a current caregiver or a professional looking to sharpen your skills? The Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter is proud to once again be a conference organizer of the Duke Caregiver Community Event being offered by Association partner, Duke Health. You’ll have the opportunity to hear from experts, connect with support programs […]
June activities to support more than 210,000 North Carolina residents living with Alzheimer’s disease This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association chapters in North Carolina are hosting activities statewide to elevate the conversation on the impact of Alzheimer’s disease. Established by the Alzheimer’s Association in 2014, Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month […]
The Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter has formed a new local caregiver support group for family, friends and caregivers who care for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Alzheimer’s Association support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for caregivers. They allow participants to develop a support […]
The Alzheimer’s Association is excited to bring two programs on healthy living for our bodies and brains to North Carolina’s Coastal Plain in Currituck and Pasquotank counties during May. The need for effective dementia risk reduction strategies that help all communities increases by the day. Two-thirds of Americans have at least one major risk factor […]
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