More than 11 million family and friends, including 358,000 in North Carolina, provide unpaid care to people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias in the United States. In the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease, those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. Join us for our our four-part series where you’ll hear caregivers and professionals […]
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Henry Edmonds, a former board member of the Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter, remembers his father-in-law. “He was a very outgoing person,” Henry says. “He was very active in the church, acting as a member of the deacon board and singing in the choir.” A now-retired pastor, Henry, has been cycling with his […]
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New Alzheimer’s Association Report Examines Racial and Ethnic Attitudes on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Findings from two national surveys appearing in the Alzheimer’s Association 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveal that discrimination is a barrier to Alzheimer’s and dementia care. More than one-third of Black Americans (36%) and nearly one-fifth of Hispanic Americans […]
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Connecting on a personal level during this pandemic is often challenging. Wireless internet connections make for choppy videos and phone calls lack the visual often associated with comfort. When remembering her grandmother Kathryn, however, Richfield, N.C. resident Jenn LaVance’s voice rings true with a clear smile. Her joy is palpable. “She was an amazing, strong […]
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As the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research, the Association is committed to accelerating the global progress of new treatments, preventions and, ultimately, a cure. The Alzheimer’s Association funds independent researchers worldwide through our International Research Grant Program. Currently, the Association is investing over $208 million in 590 active best-of-field projects in 31 countries. Our grants […]
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Interested in volunteer opportunities to help support the mission of your Alzheimer’s Association here in North Carolina? Consider joining a Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee! Do you have a knack for marketing? Connecting with businesses? Rallying others for the cause? Use your passion to advance the cause. Regardless of your schedule or if you are unsure […]
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We’re moving forward with plans to host the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in person again this fall, and we’re excited to kick off the 2021 Walk season with an extra special challenge! As we look forward to spring, brighten your view with a Walk window cling! For the next month, Feb. 21 – […]
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“Dad loved fishing,” shares Brenda Childs of Durham, NC. “He was one of nine children, so we had a large extended family. When we were younger, many of us would go to Myrtle Beach pier fishing together each October.” In addition to fishing, Brenda’s father, Jack Hodges, enjoyed spending the days working in his garden and […]
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Interested in volunteer opportunities in the Triangle area? Consider joining our Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Triangle Planning Committee! Learn more about how best to utilize your skills with sponsorship, team recruitment, team retention, logistics, & marketing by joining us for our virtual Triangle Volunteer Kickoff party. Wednesday, February 175:30- 6:30 PMRSVP: http://bit.ly/TriangleRSVPZoom and phone details for meeting will be […]
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To Addie Kirby, it wasn’t the awe-inspiring anecdote others bring to their role as a volunteer at the Alzheimer’s Association. No. It was a simple Facebook post. “I wish I could make up some story, but it was a quote on Facebook about the recipe to a happy life,” Kirby said. Late in 2019, she […]
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