Caregiver Fair taking place in Gaston County in April

The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter, in partnership with the Gaston Alzheimer’s Community, will be hosting the Gaston Caregiver Fair in April. This caregiver resource event will will include exhibits by local businesses and organizations serving the Gaston County area that offer resources for caregivers and area residents. Light refreshments will also be served […]

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North Carolina Volunteer Named Alzheimer’s Association 2023 ‘Advocate of the Year’

An Alzheimer’s Association volunteer from North Carolina received this prestigious National honor, given to one advocate each year for their leadership and passion in advocating on behalf of all who are impacted by Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s Association and Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) have named Jay Reinstein, of Raleigh, the 2023 Advocate of the Year. Jay […]

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The Dance Continues

“Mom was a beautiful, bright light and just the loveliest of people,” shares Katharine Fuchs of Charlotte, North Carolina referring to her mother Barbara Boylan, affectionately known as BB. “She really loved hosting friends at their home in Asheville, gardening and dogs.” She was also an avid gift giver regardless of the holiday. BB enjoyed […]

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New Alzheimer’s Association Report Finds Growing Caregiver Burden in North Carolina

– For the first time, report shows data on caregiver health and well-being in North Carolina – The Alzheimer’s Association 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report provides an in-depth look at the latest national and North Carolina statistics on Alzheimer’s disease prevalence, mortality, caregiving, dementia care workforce and costs of care. According to the […]

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2023 Queen’s Cup raffle to benefit Alzheimer’s Association

On Saturday, April 29, Queen’s Cup Steeplechase will hold their annual race. The Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter is proud to have been the exclusive event beneficiary since 2014. Regardless of whether or not you plan to join us for the day at the beautiful racecourse located in Mineral Springs, NC, the Queen’s Cup raffle […]

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Get active during North Carolina Advocacy Engagement Week – March 12-18, 2023

On March 12-18, North Carolina will hold an Advocacy Engagement Week to raise awareness among our federal and state legislators, ask for their support for NC families facing Alzheimer’s or other dementia, and build momentum by harnessing the power of many advocates’ voices. With just a few minutes each day, you can make a big […]

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North Carolina Legislative Update – February 2023

Just two months into 2023, and advocates across North Carolina have been hard at work on state and federal levels to bolster policy priorities and access for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias from a public health perspective.  Federal Advocacy The 118th Congress convened on January 3, 2023, with a delegation of 14 members of the […]

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A Perfect Time to Harness Passion for a Purpose

If you had told Charlotteans, Frank and Connie Reed, a year ago that they’d be nestled among a crowd in San Diego of the most passionate supporters of the Alzheimer’s Association, chances are they would not have believed you. And if you further told them that Frank would be standing up in front of hundreds […]

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Blueprint for Leaving a Legacy

LEG·A·CY/ˈleɡəsē/ The long-lasting impact of particular events, actions, etc. that took place in the past, or of a person’s life. William “Bill” Iglehart never met a stranger, his family says — until Alzheimer’s. So who was this man that left a legacy so strong that his family would move across the globe, build a business […]

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Fight Alzheimer’s by advertising in the 2023 Queen’s Cup Steeplechase race program

Industries and individuals seeking maximum access and exposure are invited to advertise in the Queen’s Cup Steeplechase’s Official Race Program. 100 percent of ad revenue benefits our Alzheimer’s Association chapter, as the official charity partner. This premier social and sporting event has it all; from style and class to the demographic any business would want to […]

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