You’re invited – Latest on Alzheimer’s Research: A Discussion with Dr. Heather Snyder Members of our community are critical to our success in achieving our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s. Because of this role you each play, we invite all to a special research event. At any given moment… Research is happening. Right now, […]
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Have you ever experienced a difficult situation and then asked yourself, “Now what am I going to do?” That’s the very first thought that West End, N.C. resident, Katie Carpenter, experienced after learning of the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease for her mother, Linda Carpenter. Receiving a diagnosis such as this is never easy. In fact, […]
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Dear North Carolina Alzheimer’s Association Volunteers, Thank you! The past several years have presented all of us with many hurdles and the need for adaptation, and YOU, our volunteers, have risen to the challenge! Across the country and here in North Carolina, Alzheimer’s Association volunteers have delivered critical support and education, raised funds, and advocated for […]
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“I really do firmly, firmly believe that the success of a community is brought about by individuals who are able… everyone who is a capable member of society has a duty and an obligation to help those around you, whether they’re suffering mentally, physically, financially. Whatever it is to help lift everybody up and that’s […]
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On behalf of those we serve, we are eternally grateful for our volunteers that move our mission forward. During the 2022 National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 17-23) 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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Life is like a bowl of spaghetti. Every once in a while, you get a meatball. Sharon Creech If you ask any Italian grandmother, she will attest that her meatballs have a secret ingredient. Chances are, the ingredient they’re referring to is the love and attention that go into making them. Growing up in Massachusetts, […]
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On Saturday, April 30, Queen’s Cup Steeplechase will hold their Silver Jubilee Anniversary 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 […]
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Katie and Duane Church, and their friend Jeff Ray, have a long history of support for missions dedicated to Alzheimer’s. This passion led to their creation of the David Moore Foundation. Formed in 2019, the Foundation is a non-profit public charity with the mission of raising awareness and funds to support research and care of […]
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Industries and individuals seeking maximum access and exposure are invited to advertise in the Queen’s Cup Steeplechase’s Official Race Program. 100 percent of ad revenue benefits our Alzheimer’s Association chapter, as the official charity partner. This premier social and sporting event has it all; from style and class to the demographic any business would want to […]
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Advocates across North Carolina have been hard at work on state and federal levels to bolster policy priorities and access to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias from a public health perspective. State Advocacy Progress In 2018, a piece of legislation called Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure (BOLD) was enacted at the federal level. This legislation […]
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