With the hustle and bustle of the season, we’d like to take some time on December 21 — the winter solstice — to shine our lights together to honor caregivers, those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, and those we’ve lost to the disease. Our luminaries are a reminder that working together, we […]
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As we approach the holiday season, we are reminded of the importance of community, compassion, and giving. This GivingTuesday, we invite you to join us in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more […]
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During this season of Thanksgiving, we at the Alzheimer’s Association in North Carolina want to extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible community. This season of thankfulness is a perfect time to reflect on the many blessings we share and the profound impact of your support. We at the Alzheimer’s Association know well the generosity […]
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From September through November, we hold 17 Walk to End Alzheimer’s events across the state, uniting communities with a common goal – to #ENDALZ. While the Walk itself is a one-day event, fundraising is a year-round effort. To help maintain momentum after the Walk, here are some ideas to continue raising funds towards your personal […]
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During National Family Caregivers Month and National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in November, the Alzheimer’s Association’s Eastern North Carolina Chapter and Western Carolina Chapters are amplifying the voices of people living with dementia and their caregivers to empower more families to find support, connection and hope. More than 381,000 North Carolinians provide unpaid care for […]
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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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