Duplin Winery is the oldest winery in the South and a well-known place to visit in the state. The Fussell family has been making wine in Rose Hill, NC since 1976, when David Fussell, Sr. and his brother Dan founded Duplin Winery. Today, the winery is owned and managed by four generations of the Fussell family, […]
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Alzheimer’s Association support groups are free and open to all local caregivers impacted by dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association – Western North Carolina Chapter has formed two new Caregiver Support Groups in Cajah’s Mountain and Hamlet for family, friends and caregivers who care for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. The meeting […]
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When Lee Ann Luman of Hickory looks back on her childhood, she feels tremendously proud of her mother, Winifred Thurkill. Life wasn’t always easy, but her mother provided Lee Ann and her sister Becky with an idyllic childhood, instilling faith-based values and a strong work ethic to serve others that both sisters uphold today. When […]
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Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association – Center for Dementia Respite Innovation Dementia-specific respite care provides caregivers a temporary rest from caregiving, while the person living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia continues to receive care in a supportive environment. Join the Alzheimer’s Association® Center for Dementia Respite Innovation and The Wright’s Center, Inc. for a dementia-specific […]
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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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Cindy Morrison’s career gave her the opportunity to live in many incredible places, including Switzerland and Southern California. Retirement, however, brought her to a quieter life in the Tar Heel state to be closer to her dad, Ed. Her mother, Nancy had passed away after living with Alzheimer’s for 13 years, with her dad serving […]
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During Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), the Alzheimer’s Association is celebrating Hispanics and Latinos who are bravely taking on the fight to end Alzheimer’s. Their dedication to their loved ones and the community inspires us all. Hispanics are the fastest-growing population in the United States. By 2050, the number of Hispanic elders with Alzheimer’s […]
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You feel a sense of peace when you speak with Vikki Silverman. Her soothing voice, optimism, and smile do not reveal the significant challenges she’s faced, which could easily wear someone down. Instead, Vikki looks forward, committed to creating a world where Alzheimer’s and other dementias no longer impact her family. She and her family […]
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Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and for Mount Holly resident Marcella Robbins, this has been especially true. Marcella has a beautiful family, a loving marriage of 30 years with her husband Bryant “Chilly” Robbins, and a job she has cherished for the past 25 years. Yet, nothing could have prepared them for […]
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Alzheimer’s Awareness Night at Truist Field The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter is teaming up with the Charlotte Knights to Strike Out ALZ — Alzheimer’s Awareness Night on Friday, Sept. 13 at Truist Field – 324 South Mint Street in Charlotte. The game against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp begins at 7:04 p.m. with gates […]
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