From an early age, Toby Atkinson saw many of her older family members develop Alzheimer’s disease and the generation behind them fall into the role of caregivers. As a child, she assumed Alzheimer’s would one day be part of her own legacy. She still has vivid memories of her grandmother and two aunts who passed […]
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The best word to describe a conversation or time spent with Carter Grine and his wife Cate Mills is joy. It is no wonder that the couple is making a significant impact as advocates for the Alzheimer’s Association and even created a mission statement for their family: Lead with love, spread hope, listen with compassion […]
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Amongst the beautiful Brushy Mountain range in Wilkes County, third generation arborist Donald Hendren and his wife Rhoda raised three daughters on their family apple orchard. An idyllic life for the close family who instilled the value of hard work and the importance of community. As the daughters grew up and had families of their […]
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Thanks to everyone who poured their passion and commitment to ending Alzheimer’s and all other dementia through The Longest Day. Your fundraising efforts this season have not gone unnoticed – North Carolina is on fire! Collectively across the state, we’ve raised just over $300,000 (60%) of our $500,000 goal. That’s definitely worth celebrating, but don’t […]
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While some brain changes are inevitable as we age, there is a growing body of research to suggest that adopting healthy behaviors — including healthy eating, exercising regularly, not smoking and staying cognitively engaged — may help our brain health at any age. With this in mind, the Brain Booster Club was started by the […]
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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 being offered by Association partner, Duke Health. You’ll have the opportunity to hear from experts, connect with support programs […]
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The Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter has recently promoted veteran leader Christine John-Fuller to the role of executive director where she will oversee the Alzheimer’s Association’s impact within the 51 eastern counties of the state. The executive director position was previously held by Lisa Roberts, a long-time executive with the organization who sadly […]
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June activities to support more than 210,000 North Carolina residents living with Alzheimer’s disease This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association chapters in North Carolina are hosting activities statewide to elevate the conversation on the impact of Alzheimer’s disease. Established by the Alzheimer’s Association in 2014, Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month […]
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The Alzheimer’s crisis hits close to home and work, but with new treatment advances that offer people facing the disease hope for more time with loved ones, there’s never been a better time for companies like yours to step up. Engaging our entire community is the key to our success with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. […]
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