Recordings Available For 3-Part Series On Navigating a Dementia Diagnosis

June 8, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

In the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease, families face new questions as they adjust. What does the diagnosis mean? What kinds of plans need to be made? What resources are available to help? Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association in North Carolina earlier this year, this virtual three-part series provides practical answers to the questions that […]

Taking PRIDE in Healthy Living

May 24, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED – LOOKING FORWARD TO BRINGING YOU OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AGAIN SOON. TO BE UPDATED ON SIMILAR PROGRAMS IN THE FUTURE, EMAIL US. For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle […]

Sister Chapter Hosts Virtual Program in Pursuit of Health Equity

May 17, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

North Carolina residents are invited to join our sister chapter, the Alzheimer’s Association, Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter, in partnership with Black Nurses Rock, Incorporated Tyler Texas as we discuss “Pursuing Health Equity in Alzheimer’s and All Other Dementias” featuring Dr. Carl Hill, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer for the Alzheimer’s Association. The webinar […]

Unpacking Diversity and Dementia: The Black Caregiver Experience

April 26, 2021.Reading time 16 minutes.

“Mom… What’s going on with Grandma Trollie? Why is she acting that way?” These were the words I murmured at the tender age of 6 years old, the day I was first introduced to Alzheimer’s disease. Picture this: A bright-eyed, young 6-year-old walking down the hallway of her great Grandma Tollie’s house (her name was […]

Rev. Sekinah Hamlin – National Volunteer Week 2021 Spotlight

April 19, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

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 2021, we’ll be spotlighting a different volunteer from our Chapter each day. Today […]