Alzheimer’s is a growing public health crisis and state governments must take bold action. Effectively implementing and updating State Alzheimer’s Plans and supporting other policies will reduce the long-term impact of the disease on state budgets, and improve the lives of individuals living with dementia and their family caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to […]
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The Alzheimer’s Association will host its annual Memory Gala Saturday, May 20. The event is a memorable night in the fight against a disease that erases such moments. Proceeds provide opportunities critical to fighting Alzheimer’s disease by raising funds for research and local support services. Presented by Amélie’s French Bakery & Café, guests will enjoy […]
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Dear North Carolina Alzheimer’s Association Volunteers, Thank you!! We continue to be grateful that you are a part of our team and have chosen to share your time and talents helping those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementia. As a North Carolina Alzheimer’s Association volunteer, you have delivered critical support and education, raised […]
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This spring has ushered in an incredibly busy and successful time for the advocates across North Carolina who have been hard at work on state and federal levels to bolster policy priorities and access for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias from a public health perspective. Their efforts included our State Advocacy Day, Advocacy Engagement Week […]
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On behalf of those we serve, we are eternally grateful for our volunteers that move our mission forward. During the 2023 National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 16-22) we are taking a moment to celebrate all of you who are volunteers (or potential volunteers!) here in North Carolina for the Association. You are invited to join […]
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Summer is coming and things are starting to heat up for The Longest Day. We want you to have all of the tips, tools and resources you need to be successful, so we’re packing up some ALZ swag, resources for The Longest Day, and hitting the road for five stops across North Carolina during the month of April. […]
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“Mom was a beautiful, bright light and just the loveliest of people,” shares Katharine Fuchs of Charlotte, North Carolina referring to her mother Barbara Boylan, affectionately known as BB. “She really loved hosting friends at their home in Asheville, gardening and dogs.” She was also an avid gift giver regardless of the holiday. BB enjoyed […]
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On Saturday, April 29, Queen’s Cup Steeplechase will hold their annual race. The Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter is proud to have been the exclusive event beneficiary since 2014. Regardless of whether or not you plan to join us for the day at the beautiful racecourse located in Mineral Springs, NC, the Queen’s Cup raffle […]
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On March 12-18, North Carolina will hold an Advocacy Engagement Week to raise awareness among our federal and state legislators, ask for their support for NC families facing Alzheimer’s or other dementia, and build momentum by harnessing the power of many advocates’ voices. With just a few minutes each day, you can make a big […]
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Just two months into 2023, and advocates across North Carolina have been hard at work on state and federal levels to bolster policy priorities and access for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias from a public health perspective. Federal Advocacy The 118th Congress convened on January 3, 2023, with a delegation of 14 members of the […]
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