Healthy Brain, Healthy Body, Healthy You Symposium set for June

May 23, 2022.Reading time 7 minutes.

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 […]

North Carolina Advocates travel to Capitol Hill

May 23, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

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 […]

Bankers Life helping knock one out of the park for Alzheimer’s Awareness

May 23, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

As the baseball great Jackie Robinson said, “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” Scott Cole, a former college baseball player and Bankers Life Branch Sales Manager in Greensboro, N.C., is taking Jackie’s advice to heart by helping increase awareness about Alzheimer’s disease. Bankers Life has had a […]

Life’s a Dance

May 9, 2022.Reading time 15 minutes.

Singer John Michael Montgomery has lyrics that read, “Life’s a dance you learn as you go. Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow.” And in the life of Louise “Wheezy” Holloway Glover, nothing could have been truer. Mother of Charlotte radio show host, Ramona Holloway, Wheezy was a local legend (now international thanks to TikTok) who […]

Regional Event to Share Latest on Alzheimer’s Research

April 25, 2022.Reading time 1 minute.

You’re invited – Latest on Alzheimer’s Research: A Discussion with Dr. Heather Snyder Members of our community are critical to our success in achieving our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s. Because of this role you each play, we invite all to a special research event. At any given moment… Research is happening. Right now, […]

JANELI MCNEAL – National Volunteer Week 2022 Spotlight

April 22, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

We are endlessly grateful to our volunteers for giving their time to better the lives of those impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Our volunteers are truly the heart of the Alzheimer’s Association here in North Carolina. In honor of National Volunteer Week 2022, we’ll be spotlighting a different volunteer from our Chapter each day. Today […]