By Sarah Osment Alzheimer’s is not a stranger in my household. Growing up, I remember 15-minute car rides with my Nanny, Lillian Lacy, where she would comment, “The corn sure is getting high,” no less than 15 times. (My parents live near Mennonite farms.) I remember the emotions of moving my grandparents to a home […]
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Bobby Eddleman is an only child, raised by parents who lived for him. “No matter what, I was the most important person in the room when it came to my mom’s attention growing up,” he says. His mother, Helen, worked alongside his father as a brick mason, laid bricks herself, and later cared for her […]
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The colors of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Promise Garden flowers symbolize the shared experiences of those affected by Alzheimer’s. They offer a way for people to connect and feel part of a community that understands the challenges of living with the disease, supporting a loved one, or grieving a loss. For Jennifer Green, this […]
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When Lee Ann Luman of Hickory looks back on her childhood, she feels tremendously proud of her mother, Winifred Thurkill. Life wasn’t always easy, but her mother provided Lee Ann and her sister Becky with an idyllic childhood, instilling faith-based values and a strong work ethic to serve others that both sisters uphold today. When […]
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“Imagine: You can’t remember your own child’s name, or even your own name. You can’t express your need to use the restroom or even explain that your chest hurts,” begins Tommy Macon of Fayetteville, NC. “This is the daily reality for those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia.” For Tommy’s family, this wasn’t just a […]
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George Jurch III grew up about 100 yards away from his grandparents outside of Tampa, Florida on a 10-acre orange grove. His paternal grandfather, George Jurch Sr., invested in the property in the 1940’s; an investment that not only kept the family close together but also helped fund care later in life. It was unfortunately […]
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Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and for Mount Holly resident Marcella Robbins, this has been especially true. Marcella has a beautiful family, a loving marriage of 30 years with her husband Bryant “Chilly” Robbins, and a job she has cherished for the past 25 years. Yet, nothing could have prepared them for […]
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While holidays can be a joyous time for many families, they can be challenging for families affected by Alzheimer’s. For many caregivers the holiday season gives rise to stress, frustration and anger, instead of peace and goodwill. “As the holidays near, we are raising awareness about the unique challenges caregivers face,” said Katherine L. Lambert, […]
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Caregivers for Alzheimer’s and dementia face special challenges. As a caregiver, you likely have many responsibilities. It is important to take care of your own well-being and to connect with others that understand. In partnership with North Carolina Central University, the Alzheimer’s Association in North Carolina has launched a four-part series for the Triangle Area […]
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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 […]
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