The Alzheimer’s Association in North Carolina, as part of the Tri-County Dementia Partnership, will be hosting a set of listening sessions in August to hear from local area residents of Cumberland, Harnett and Hoke counties. The forum is a gathering for people who have been affected by Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. The program […]
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A Korean War veteran who earned two purple hearts, U.S. Sergeant First Class Francisco Muniz, was equally known for his fierce commitment to his family and quick-witted sense of humor. After serving eight years in the U.S. Army, Francisco became a mechanic for big rig diesel trucks as well as a truck driver until he […]
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The Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Chapter is teaming up with the Fayetteville Woodpeckers for Paint the Park Purple — Alzheimer’s Awareness Night for the third year. Friday, August 12Segra Stadium Proceeds from Paint the Park Purple will support the Association’s 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Fayetteville taking place on October 29 —to raise […]
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“Grandma Rose lived with us while we were kids,” shares Scott Horowitz of Burlington, North Carolina. “Both of our parents worked, so she helped take care of us.” Rose was one of those individuals who never seemed to stop when it came to taking care of her family. From cleaning out the garage to working […]
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The dates are set for the 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s events across North Carolina this fall! The Alzheimer’s Association invites you to picture a world without Alzheimer’s by registering today and kickstarting your Walk efforts! All registered walkers who raise or self-donate $25+ will earn a free Walk to End Alzheimer’s magnetic photo frame. […]
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“I’m proud to be the daughter of a dad who in spite of what he had to face in the military — fighting the fires with the jets [during the Korean War] — he’s a hero to me,” proclaims Tammy Wiles of King, North Carolina. James Henry Creasy, aka Papa Creasy, is now 90 years […]
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Life takes on a new meaning for the Davenport family when their matriarch Mama D. is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in Unforgettable, the new stage play that Gdavis Productions and Films, LLC and the Alzheimer’s Association have joined together to create. The dynamic and emotional stage play will showcase the effects of caring for a loved […]
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June activities to support 180,000 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 is dedicated […]
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For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in June, join us to learn about […]
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On May 17, a small group of advocates from across North Carolina visited Capitol Hill to ask for Congressional support for key policies during the 2022 Alzheimer’s Impact Movement Advocacy Forum. Advocates from all 50 states came together in Washington to meet with their federal legislators to urge support of critical, bipartisan policies to help […]
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