From Denial to Advocate — One Daughter’s Journey

August 19, 2024.Reading time 10 minutes.

When Eastern N.C. native, Sue Sutton’s mom Peggy began forgetting things, she thought she was doing both her parents a favor by covering for her. “My thought process was that if I did not acknowledge my mom’s condition, then maybe it would improve,” shared Sue. Unfortunately, Peggy’s condition rapidly deteriorated. Sue’s mother would be the […]

Under the Dementia Umbrella Series Provides Webinars on Forms of Dementia

January 10, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

Dementia is not a single disease, but rather an overall term — like heart disease — that covers a wide range of specific medical conditions, including its most common form, Alzheimer’s disease. Join us for this series that takes a deeper dive into various disorders “Under the Dementia Umbrella: February || Parkinson’s Disease and the […]

Michele honors father on this unprecedented Father’s Day

June 15, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

Michele Cook of Huntersville, N.C. began her collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association roughly 20 years ago in Michigan when a colleague in the senior care industry suggested she join her team and help fundraise for the new local Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Fast forwarding to the present, Michele has worn many professional hats, but has […]