The Alzheimer’s Association is excited to bring two programs on healthy living for our bodies and brains to North Carolina’s Coastal Plain in Currituck and Pasquotank counties during May. The need for effective dementia risk reduction strategies that help all communities increases by the day. Two-thirds of Americans have at least one major risk factor […]
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Advocates from 28 counties have registered to participate in the 2024 NC State Advocacy Day so far. Join us in Raleigh on May 7 as we bring people from across the state together to urge legislators to support increased respite care funding, among other priorities important to those impacted by Alzheimer’s in North Carolina. Each […]
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The clock is ticking on your window of opportunity to secure your ticket or table for the 2024 Memory Gala. The evening is shaping up beautifully. The room is nearly full already. Our guest list reads like a “Who’s Who” of the Charlotte community. The list of jaw-dropping items to win in our auction keeps […]
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It is with great sadness that I’m writing to share that our Eastern North Carolina Chapter Executive Director, Lisa Roberts, passed away April 2, 2024 after battling a long illness. Lisa began her career with the Alzheimer’s Association in 2010, and was instrumental in building relationships across the eastern half of North Carolina for the […]
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On behalf of those we serve, we are eternally grateful for our volunteers that move our mission forward. During the 2024 National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 21-27) we are taking a moment to celebrate all of you who are volunteers (AND potential volunteers!) here in North Carolina for the Alzheimer’s Association. You are invited to […]
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The summer solstice is just three months away, so it’s time to spring into action for The Longest Day! Now’s the perfect time to ramp up your efforts – even if your plans may not take place until closer to the summer solstice. In addition to the great feeling you’ll get helping make a difference, […]
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– Report also provides latest statistics and information on Alzheimer’s prevalence, incidence, mortality and cost of care in North Carolina and nationally – The Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveals that both dementia caregivers and health care workers report difficulties in navigating dementia care within the U.S. health care system. The […]
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In addition to being widely recognized for the outstanding funds raised for the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association, the Charlotte Memory Gala is also known for an outstandingly good time. Live entertainment has been an important part of the event since it began. And we are excited to share information on the musical groups that […]
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Welcome to Walk Madness! During this 4-week challenge (March 12 – April 8), each of our 17 NC Walk to End Alzheimer’s events will compete for the ultimate bragging rights, all while joining together in the fight to #ENDALZ. Up first, it’s the Sweet 17! For Week 1 – March 12-18, all our Walks are […]
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“Spitfire” is one word that Lolita Tripp of Angier, North Carolina uses to describe her mother, Patricia (Pat) Demmel. It only takes a moment to realize that “like mother, like daughter.” A shared trait that, no doubt, serves Lolita well as a volleyball coach. On meeting, Lolita, you immediately notice her purple hair and smiling eyes. Her […]
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