Are you a current caregiver or a professional looking to sharpen your skills? The Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter is proud to once again be a conference organizer of the Duke Caregiver Community Event hosted by Duke Health. You’ll have the opportunity to hear from experts, connect with support programs and services, and find […]
Elena Bare first learned about the Alzheimer’s Association in 2022 from a colleague at her job at Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Dobson, N.C. Sadly, this was just two months before her husband passed away from the disease, after living with it for six years. Now, she’s a passionate advocate for raising awareness in rural communities about […]
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 […]
Have you registered for Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2025? Participant fundraising is already heating up for our fall walks, and the Alzheimer’s Association chapters in North Carolina are launching a special dri-fit long sleeve T-shirt exclusively for those who get an early start on their fundraising! To be eligible to earn this T-shirt, make sure […]
Imagine a future where Alzheimer’s disease can be prevented or slowed down by simply improving cardiovascular health. This is the groundbreaking potential of a study being conducted in North Carolina. The Alzheimer’s Association has awarded almost $200,000 to a research team at Wake Forest University School of Medicine that is studying how genetic risk factors […]
As we go purple this month to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and all dementia, we are reminded that each of us has a story and a reason to end this disease. These reasons are never more on display than during our Promise Garden ceremony at each Walk to End Alzheimer’s event, a colorful display of […]
What’s your favorite pastime? Golfing, playing pickleball, playing games, cooking, reading, gardening, playing tennis, biking, hiking? There are so many to choose from! Having a hobby or favorite pastime is important not just for enjoyment, exercise, or socializing, but also for your mental health. The same can be said for the endorphin boost you receive when […]
New Alzheimer’s Association Report: Americans Want Early Diagnosis, Treatment and Are Open to Risk-Taking to Slow Disease Progression – Report also provides latest statistics and information on Alzheimer’s prevalence, incidence, mortality and cost of care in North Carolina and nationally – As the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease increases to 7.2 million, nearly […]
The Charlotte Memory Gala is Saturday, May 3, but you don’t have to wait until the event to peruse the silent auction items. In fact, the silent auction is open to anyone who would like to support the mission to #ENDALZ. Auction items include travel experiences near and far, ranging from a “staycation” in uptown […]
Dear North Carolina Alzheimer’s Association volunteers, Thank you! Volunteers like you are the heart and soul of our mission to combat Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. By volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association, you join a dedicated network of individuals committed to fighting this devastating disease, honoring loved ones, and providing essential care and support to […]