Grief over the death of a loved one doesn’t just go away one day. You don’t wake up suddenly, however many moons later, and think ‘Well gosh, I’m no longer bothered by this hole in my heart.’ Oddly, grief is comparable to the journey of living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias: ‘good days and bad […]
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Beatrice Kirby not only understood the importance of community – she was a trailblazer and leader among hers in Winston-Salem right up until her late 70’s. Born in 1913, she was the first in her family to go to college. She was involved through her roles as a teacher and daughter of a pastor and […]
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It’s time to get started! Whether it’s your first time participating or you’re a seasoned pro, we invite you to join us to kick off this year’s Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Connect with other Team Captains, learn about our fundraising tools and get motivated to have the best year ever! RSVP today for […]
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Alzheimer’s disease affects over 17 million Americans who are either living with the disease or caring for a loved one. In 2023, Alzheimer’s disease will cost our nation $345 Billion. Purple Sunday is an opportunity for houses of worship to begin conversations about Alzheimer’s disease, to shine a light on the disease, dementia, and caregiving. Put […]
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One family’s journey through Alzheimer’s — together. “A little bit crazy, a little bit loud and a whole lot of love” is how the Saltz family best describes themselves. Members of their Saltz family participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s for the first time on September 24, 2022. This date is significant in that […]
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A self-described daddy’s girl, Charlie Laird jokes her father really wanted a boy but upon learning that his first child was a daughter, he still wanted to proceed with the plan to continue the Charlie name in the family. Charlie’s petite frame, sweet demeanor, and smile is no stranger to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, […]
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A report on the 2023 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) by Jill Disney, a staff research champion for NC, SC & GA. AAIC 2023 may be over, but there is so much hope and excitement to take from the research presented this year. More than 10,000 attendees from around the world participated in-person in Amsterdam […]
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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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An AAIC Conversation with Early Career Researcher Duncan NowlingGraduate Student at the Medical University of South Carolina One year ago at the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in San Diego, we met graduate student Duncan Nowling at a poster session. After a brief conversation, anyone could see this young researcher’s enthusiasm and fascination with the […]
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“The purpose of life is to contribute in some way to making things better.” Robert F. Kennedy Lucky are the people in life who have found a way to marry their own personal passions with their professional pursuits. Bruce McReynolds, owner and director of Griswold Homecare of Greensboro and Burlington has managed to find himself […]
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