Giving thanks for those who give so much

November 21, 2025.Reading time 2 minutes.

Thanksgiving: a holiday designated to honoring the harvest and all your blessings Every day, all of us at the Alzheimer’s Association see the extraordinary power of community, compassion, and commitment. This season of gratitude offers us a special opportunity to reflect on the incredible impact you have made throughout the year. Thanks to your unwavering […]

Healthy Families, Healthy Communities event taking place Nov. 11

October 12, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s can be overwhelming. As a caregiver, you may find yourself with so many responsibilities that you neglect taking good care of yourself. But the best thing you can do for the person you are caring for is stay physically and emotionally strong. It is important to have a support network […]

New Program Launched on Financial Management for Caregivers

March 4, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

New educational program offers tips for managing the finances for someone living with a chronic illness The Alzheimer’s Association in North Carolina is launching a brand new educational program to offer tips for individuals managing the finances of those with a chronic illness who are under their care. The program will be offered regularly beginning […]

A Caregiver’s Life Jacket for Veterans Living with Alzheimer’s Disease

January 18, 2022.Reading time 2 minutes.

Taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia can be challenging for anyone, and caregivers often feel that they have been thrown into the deep end without a life jacket! For veterans, already dealing with unique issues related to their service, finding that life-line may feel even more difficult. Join us […]

Company with North Carolina Ties Impacting Caregivers Nationally

November 30, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

There’s one word that came up consistently throughout our interview with Carewell CEO Bianca Padilla: “aligned.” The purple branding between Carewell, a national company founded in Charlotte, N.C. and the Alzheimer’s Association is a coincidence. The shared understanding of the importance of empowering caregivers, though in different ways, is not happenstance. “To be able to […]

Upcoming program on 10 Ways to Help A Family

November 8, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

Often we don’t know how best to help a family affected by Alzheimer’s or another dementia related disease. Frequently caregivers are unsure how to ask for help or what assistance to even ask for. Understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia is the first step to being able to help a family affected by these diseases. During National […]