On April 13 – 19, 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 […]
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PBS North Carolina, Alzheimer’s Association, Duke & UNC ADRC and the NC Registry for Brain Health proudly present — Independent Lens’ “Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s” Preview Screening and Virtual Discussion The Alzheimer’s Association Chapters in North Carolina are proud to participate in the virtual film screening of “Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s” and panel […]
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North Carolina advocates have kicked off 2025 with an array of advocacy efforts to advance Alzheimer’s policy at the state and federal levels. The tireless efforts of ALZ advocates across North Carolina have led to significant movement in our legislative priorities. Notable activities include our 2025 Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day, 14 meetings with Congressional District Offices, […]
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Nearly 100 volunteer advocates, from 31 counties, representing all regions of the state gathered in Raleigh on February 11 for North Carolina Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day. They urged lawmakers to support better access to early diagnostic testing for Alzheimer’s and increased funding for Project C.A.R.E., the only state-funded dementia-specific respite care program. Meeting with 140 legislators […]
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During the 2025 North Carolina Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day, advocates from across the state will gather in Raleigh to discuss two critically important issues with legislators: To learn more about our access to biomarker testing priority, we welcome everyone to join us on Thursday, January 30th at 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. to dive into one of […]
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Samantha Wright and her husband Wendell met at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. They graduated, married, had two boys, and built a great life together in Falls Church, V.A. – a beautiful love story. But, as you can imagine being that this story is on the Alzheimer’s Association blog, their happily ever after looks much […]
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Entering the Fall season means there are many opportunities for advocates to share their stories with legislators and advance important Alzheimer’s legislation. Read below for updates on Public Policy in North Carolina and ways to get involved. State Advocacy While the NC General Assembly adjourned at the end of June, the Alzheimer’s Association is cultivating […]
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This spring, the tireless efforts of advocates across North Carolina have led to significant advancements in state and federal Alzheimer’s legislation. Their work has not only bolstered policy priorities but also improved access for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Notable achievements include our State Advocacy Day, Advocacy Engagement Week, and the federal AIM Advocacy Forum. Here’s […]
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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 2024, we’ll be spotlighting a different volunteer from our Chapter each day. Today […]
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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 2024, we’ll be spotlighting a different volunteer from our Chapter each day. Today […]
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