Advocate and New Mom Marie gets moving in memory of her grandma

May 26, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

From as early as she could remember, Marie Glapiak’s grandmother Nell was in constant motion. Every time they would visit, Nell would be awake before everyone else, spend the full day cooking and cleaning and loving on her grandchildren, and then be the last one to bed as she prepared for the next day. She […]

Local Law Professional Steps Up to Coach Fight to #EndAlz

May 11, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

Durham resident Devon Newton started playing football when he was four years old. The sport stayed with him through high school; he even coached his college team (although he jokingly admits you wouldn’t be impressed with this if you knew where he went to college). Devon has a passion for the game that is honest […]

A call for North Carolina to get moving together

May 4, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Let’s face it, we’ve all had too much couch time, Netflix binging, and snacks recently. With that in mind, we’re kicking off The Longest Day MOVEment Challenge. We’re inviting all of North Carolina to join some activity good for our body and brain health. Doesn’t matter whether you run in your neighborhood, on your treadmill, clip […]

Date Change Doesn’t Slow Down RivALZ Veteran, Tamara

April 24, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

The Alzheimer’s Association recently announced that due to guidance from local public health agencies regarding COVID-19, the 2020 RivALZ- Blondes vs. Brunettes Raleigh (RivALZ Raleigh) flag football game fundraiser originally planned for June 13, but has been rescheduled for October 3. But that’s not halting Tamara Friend, member of the RivALZ Raleigh planning committee, who […]

Tracey Gibson – National Volunteer Week 2020 Spotlight

April 20, 2020.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 2020, we’ll be spotlighting a different volunteer from our Chapter each day. Today […]