More than 210,000 North Carolinians live with Alzheimer’s disease, and 381,000 family members and friends provide care. To address this growing public health challenge, the Alzheimer’s Association is working with state lawmakers to advance policies that improve early detection, diagnosis, care planning and support for those affected by dementia. On January 6, we held a […]
Alzheimer’s advocates from across North Carolina continue to drive meaningful progress on both state and federal policy priorities. Their dedication has strengthened legislative momentum and expanded access to critical resources for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Below is a snapshot of the Alzheimer’s Association’s recent advocacy efforts in North Carolina, which are shaping […]
Lynn lost both her parents to Alzheimer’s disease, leaving only her and her brother, Joe. But just a few years after their mother passed, Joe received the same devastating diagnosis. Once again, Lynn found herself on another Alzheimer’s journey—what she describes as “losing your family before you lose them.” Her commitment to raising funds to […]
By the time J.J. Denison was six years old, he had already witnessed the impact of Alzheimer’s on his family. He had a front-row seat as his mother cared for her father and became his advocate. J.J. joined her on this journey and is now making his own mark—shining a light on the fight against […]
We have another exciting policy update to share during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. NC Medicaid has announced coverage of CPT Code 99843, which will expand access to cognitive assessments and care planning for North Carolinians. “This is a huge win for North Carolinians who may be experiencing symptoms of cognitive decline,” said Lindsey Golden, director […]
Alzheimer’s advocates from every corner of North Carolina have helped drive meaningful progress on both state and federal policy fronts. Their dedication has strengthened legislative momentum and expanded access to critical resources for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. From the AIM Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C., our community has been hard at work. […]
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 […]
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 Chapter each day. Today […]
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 […]
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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