During this season of Thanksgiving, we at the Alzheimer’s Association in North Carolina want to extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible community. This season of thankfulness is a perfect time to reflect on the many blessings we share and the profound impact of your support. We at the Alzheimer’s Association know well the generosity […]
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From September through November, we hold 17 Walk to End Alzheimer’s events across the state, uniting communities with a common goal – to #ENDALZ. While the Walk itself is a one-day event, fundraising is a year-round effort. To help maintain momentum after the Walk, here are some ideas to continue raising funds towards your personal […]
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During National Family Caregivers Month and National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in November, the Alzheimer’s Association’s Eastern North Carolina Chapter and Western Carolina Chapters are amplifying the voices of people living with dementia and their caregivers to empower more families to find support, connection and hope. More than 381,000 North Carolinians provide unpaid care for […]
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Duplin Winery is the oldest winery in the South and a well-known place to visit in the state. The Fussell family has been making wine in Rose Hill, NC since 1976, when David Fussell, Sr. and his brother Dan founded Duplin Winery. Today, the winery is owned and managed by four generations of the Fussell family, […]
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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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Samantha Wright and her husband Wendell met at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. They graduated, married, had two boys, and built a great life together in Falls Church, V.A. – a beautiful love story. But, as you can imagine being that this story is on the Alzheimer’s Association blog, their happily ever after looks much […]
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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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Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association – Center for Dementia Respite Innovation Dementia-specific respite care provides caregivers a temporary rest from caregiving, while the person living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia continues to receive care in a supportive environment. Join the Alzheimer’s Association® Center for Dementia Respite Innovation and The Wright’s Center, Inc. for a dementia-specific […]
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